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G355 SSN

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,488 mi
Last recorded83,488 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 SSN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 83,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

both lower wishbones corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2015 81,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

both lower wishbones corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,117 miles

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 79,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,445 miles

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

excess corrosion on all front suspension,steering componets.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 75,432 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

excess corrosion on all front suspension,steering componets.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,514 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 73,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise o/s/f bumper missing

advise o/s/f wing corroded

advise oil leak

advisen/s/r light lense cracked but not showing white light

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,899 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 72,897 miles

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

n/s fuel tank strap corroded,front suspension parts corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,294 miles

Oil leak

corrsion at front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,696 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 71,693 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,893 miles

both rear top shock absorber mounting areas corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,163 miles

rear shock absorber top mounting area corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2006 68,947 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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G355 SSN is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G355 SSN, 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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G355 SSN is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 8 November 1989.

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