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G16 AAB

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,645 mi
Last recorded116,645 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 AAB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 116,645 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 116,201 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,143 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 115,025 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 114,205 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 112,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 111,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2017 111,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2016 109,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 108,269 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 108,269 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2014 106,462 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 105,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 105,428 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 105,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2011 105,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 102,151 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 102,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2009 99,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2008 96,493 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2007 94,198 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 94,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2006 90,387 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 May 2006 90,387 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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G16 AAB is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G16 AAB, 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 G16 AAB registered?

G16 AAB is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G16 AAB safe to buy?

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