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FLY 900T

1989 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,506 mi
Last recorded126,506 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLY 900T
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 126,506 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 126,116 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 125,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear boot floor holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear boot floor holed

Oil leak ()

indictor stalk switch sticking slightly on offside

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,092 miles

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Indicator switch sticking occasionally

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot holed under tail light (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Aug 2016 124,091 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (1.4.A.2h)

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot holed under tail light (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2014 124,090 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 122,596 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2012 120,920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 116,454 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 114,150 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 110,025 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 102,344 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,019 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 94,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 87,394 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 87,394 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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FLY 900T is a 1989 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLY 900T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLY 900T registered?

FLY 900T is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is FLY 900T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLY 900T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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