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G183 HRP

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

138,653 mi
Last recorded138,653 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 HRP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2008 138,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs corroding

front wiper blades split and weak

o/s/f tyre on limit

various body panels damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2007 129,898 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 129,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules rusty

engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

tail gate struts not working

Fail 27 Jun 2006 129,795 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipes corroded, and slight play in steering.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection,all brake pipes corroded,Front brake hoses perished, Rear brake hoses, ferrels corroded. Corrosion o/s/r lower door. C. V. Boots worn both sides front. Headlamp reflectors worn.

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2006 129,740 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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G183 HRP is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G183 HRP, 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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G183 HRP is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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