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G309 SGT

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,137 mi
Last recorded139,137 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG309 SGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2022 139,137 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2021 138,106 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 137,027 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 133,346 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 130,801 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 130,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 127,383 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 127,382 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 122,518 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 21 Jan 2015 116,755 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 114,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,995 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 110,466 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 108,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Apr 2010 108,149 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering fluid level low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 102,227 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 99,509 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 99,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2006 97,416 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jul 2005 94,440 miles

both front tyres 2mm limit

o/s/f bottom swivel rubber starting split

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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G309 SGT is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G309 SGT, 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 G309 SGT registered?

G309 SGT is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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