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G282 SCD

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

159,094 mi
Last recorded159,094 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG282 SCD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 159,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 157,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 157,045 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 155,861 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 155,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 154,820 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 154,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 153,556 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 153,086 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 151,791 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket one bolt broken one bolt loose

all tyres perished

Fail 6 Apr 2019 151,791 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust mounting bracket one bolt broken one bolt loose

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2018 150,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 150,065 miles

offside rear top shock absorber mounting slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 150,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear top shock absorber mounting slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 147,846 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 147,482 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 147,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 141,674 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 138,435 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 138,420 miles

boot floor holed & corroding

front number plate discolouring & cracked

gearbox noisy

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside front inner wheel arch holed & corroding

underside corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2009 138,409 miles

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

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

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

boot floor holed & corroding

front number plate discolouring & cracked

gearbox noisy

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside front inner wheel arch holed & corroding

underside corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2008 138,056 miles

o/s/f wing corroded under battery

oil cooler leaking

Fail 1 Dec 2008 138,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

o/s/f wing corroded under battery

oil cooler leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2007 137,631 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mountings in poor condition

o/s/r shock absorber top bush starting to split

repairs to o/s/f chassis member evident and covered in underseal

Pass 9 Nov 2006 136,910 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 136,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 135,015 miles

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

MOST BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

O/S/F & N/S/F CHASSIS CORRODING

Fail 14 Nov 2005 135,015 miles

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

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

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

front plate

most meatel brake pipes corroding

n/s/f & o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s blade split

rear suspension bushes perishing

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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G282 SCD is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 G282 SCD, 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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G282 SCD is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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