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G298 THM

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,136 mi
Last recorded149,136 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 THM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 149,136 miles

Oil leak

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

front brakes only just met front brake imbalance

parking brake could do with a service

rear exhaust hitting floor

Fail 18 Aug 2012 149,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust hiting on floor

Fail 3 Jul 2012 149,085 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 146,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 144,159 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 144,159 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 141,800 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 141,789 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes and fuel filter very corroded

nereside door hinge area has excessive corrosion which is not in a pescribed area but in my opinion reduces the vehicles strength and would strongly advise welding to this area

Pass 29 Jul 2008 139,486 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 139,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 135,118 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 133,232 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 133,212 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

oil leak

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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G298 THM is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G298 THM, 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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G298 THM is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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