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G228 EUH

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,773 mi
Last recorded99,773 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG228 EUH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,773 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 99,772 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 99,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,661 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 98,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 98,051 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,051 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 96,406 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all4 lower doors corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,843 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,396 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o.s.f tyre getting close to limit

Fail 31 Jul 2009 91,794 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter coroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,794 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter coroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 90,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 90,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,224 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

n.s.f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2006 88,314 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2005 87,230 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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G228 EUH is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G228 EUH, 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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G228 EUH is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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