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G23 TYF

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,258 mi
Last recorded185,258 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 TYF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 185,258 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 184,944 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 184,944 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 183,681 miles

Front Both Front Bump Stops Split

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Link Arm Bushes On Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 183,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Both Front Bump Stops Split

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Link Arm Bushes On Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 183,654 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underside covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 183,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 7 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also 7 years old

Pass 7 Jul 2020 182,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear tyres 6 years old

Pass 15 Jul 2019 181,662 miles

Both rear tyres stepped

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 181,324 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion starting under vehicle

shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated rear

Fail 21 Jun 2018 181,324 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion starting under vehicle

shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated rear

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 180,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 178,870 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 175,911 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 174,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 174,850 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 174,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 171,961 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 171,928 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 167,391 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 162,817 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 158,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 158,221 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 147,559 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

column switch wearing

Pass 4 Dec 2008 147,559 miles

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

column switch wearing

Pass 23 Nov 2007 132,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 133,789 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 133,789 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2005 130,827 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 130,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G23 TYF is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G23 TYF, 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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G23 TYF is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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