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G139 YJH

1989 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,425 mi
Last recorded167,425 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG139 YJH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 167,425 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 165,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front short into calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front jacking points slightly corroded

underneath vehicle wax oiled before test

Pass 18 Aug 2023 165,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front into calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 162,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front jacking points slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2022 162,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 161,533 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper SLIGHT CORROSION TO THE TOP MOUNT AREA

Nearside Rear Upper SUSPENSION REBOUND RUBBER MISSING

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper SLIGHT CORROSION TO THE TOP MOUNT AREA

Offside Rear Upper SUSPENSION RUBBER MISSING

Pass 10 Mar 2020 159,568 miles

both front jacking points corroded

both rear upper shock absorber mounting areas slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 159,565 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

both rear upper shock absorber mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 158,624 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 158,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail off side (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 154,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER SUPPORT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 154,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTINGS BROKEN (7.1.1)

Coolant leak RADIATOR LEAKING ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER SUPPORT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 150,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubbers splitting

radiator core in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2015 148,273 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 144,708 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 143,394 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 143,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 142,940 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 141,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 141,032 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 139,611 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 138,799 miles

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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G139 YJH is a 1989 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G139 YJH, 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.

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What year was G139 YJH registered?

G139 YJH is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 20 December 1989.

Is G139 YJH safe to buy?

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