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G382 RDV

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,728 mi
Last recorded128,728 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG382 RDV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 128,728 miles

Alot of surface corrosion developing in various vital area's.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Osr tyre perished.

Windscreen has damage, however its not within the swept area.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 128,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front 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)

Alot of surface corrosion developing in various vital area's.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Osr tyre perished.

Windscreen has damage, however its not within the swept area.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 119,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 115,307 miles

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

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

under side of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 10 Oct 2008 109,987 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 9 Oct 2008 109,987 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 17 Oct 2007 105,436 miles

both cv boots perished

both front brake disc backplates corroded and holed

both front seat backrests some wear

front exhaust section baffles noisey

nearside front spring cup support some corrosion

nearside front tyre scrubbing badly on outer edge

offside rear rim badly corroded

some corrosion on all 4 wishbone arms

some corrosion on metal line to nearside front brake(under bonnet)

some corrosion on nearside front inner suspension (under bonnet)

some damage to offside rear wheel arch

some wear on offside inner rack joint

Fail 16 Oct 2007 105,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both cv boots perished

both front brake disc backplates corroded and holed

both front seat backrests some wear

front exhaust section baffles noisey

nearside front spring cup support some corrosion

nearside front tyre scrubbing badly on outer edge

offside rear rim badly corroded

some corrosion on all 4 wishbone arms

some corrosion on metal line to nearside front brake(under bonnet)

some corrosion on nearside front inner suspension (under bonnet)

some damage to offside rear wheel arch

some wear on offside inner rack joint

Pass 10 Oct 2006 99,892 miles

all brake hose ferrals surface rust

crack in n/s/f windscreen

front subframe surface rust and welding repair n/s/f

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2005 95,296 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 95,296 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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G382 RDV is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G382 RDV, 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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G382 RDV is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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