CarVerify

Free Car Check

G263 FPU

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,793 mi
Last recorded140,793 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 FPU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 140,793 miles

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 140,782 miles

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

both front jacking points corroded

both inner wings area heavily corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 140,717 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on inner wing

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and holed

oil leak (not excessive)

Pass 23 Oct 2020 140,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 140,391 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 139,881 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

front tyres perished/ cracked

Pass 13 May 2017 139,076 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 May 2017 139,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2016 138,718 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 138,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 138,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 138,124 miles

Oil leak

N/S/F Head lamp dull

Fail 8 May 2014 138,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Head lamp dull

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 137,760 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 137,760 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 137,143 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 137,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 136,707 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 136,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 136,068 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 136,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 134,449 miles

all 4 tyres low on tread =2.5mm

Pass 20 Jun 2008 133,217 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 130,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 128,145 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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G263 FPU is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G263 FPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G263 FPU?

You can check the full history of G263 FPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G263 FPU registered?

G263 FPU is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G263 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G263 FPU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G263 FPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G263 FPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.