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G371 UHV

1989 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,546 mi
Last recorded186,546 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG371 UHV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 186,546 miles

Rear brake hose metal ferrules slightly corroded.

Vehicle very corroded on underside in places.

Pass 15 May 2017 184,444 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 181,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 180,289 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 180,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 178,655 miles

corrosion on both n/s doors

Pass 1 May 2013 172,198 miles

drivers front side light cracked

Fail 1 May 2013 172,198 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

drivers front side light cracked

Pass 31 May 2012 171,447 miles

drivers front light lens cracked

Fail 18 May 2011 169,275 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 169,275 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 164,761 miles

oil leaks

Fail 3 Jun 2010 164,761 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2009 154,644 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 154,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 148,231 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 142,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 138,691 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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G371 UHV is a 1989 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G371 UHV, 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 G371 UHV registered?

G371 UHV is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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