MOT Status
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185,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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))
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)
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
column switch wearing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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?
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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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What year was G23 TYF registered?
G23 TYF is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 31 October 1989.
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