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G346 SBA

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

212,077 mi
Last recorded212,077 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG346 SBA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2016 212,077 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Front headlamps poor image

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 211,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 211,647 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 211,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 211,452 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 211,264 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 211,037 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 211,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 210,914 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 210,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 210,746 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 210,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 210,477 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 210,065 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 210,065 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 209,592 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 209,592 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 208,453 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 208,453 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
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G346 SBA is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G346 SBA, 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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G346 SBA is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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