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G38 EAD

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,397 mi
Last recorded85,397 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 EAD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,397 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 85,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd silencer from front pipe holed badly (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 85,376 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 85,376 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,315 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 85,313 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to carry out a full inspection of metal brake pipes due to anticorrosion coating

Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,241 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

fuel pump noisy

headlamp internal reflectors deteriorating [affecting beam images]

steering rack damp nearside and offside

Fail 18 Jun 2013 85,241 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

fuel pump noisy

headlamp internal reflectors deteriorating [affecting beam images]

steering rack damp nearside and offside

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,230 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

headlight patterns and outputs deteriorating [internal reflectors]

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and cut on outer wall

Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,988 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlight internal reflectors deteriorated

rear tyres starting to wear,perish and have minor cuts in tread

Fail 6 Jul 2010 84,903 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

headlight internal reflectors deteriorating, starting to affect light output and beam images.

nearside and offside rear seatbelts retracting mechanisms slightly weak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,903 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

headlight internal reflectors deteriorating, starting to affect light output and beam images.

nearside and offside rear seatbelts retracting mechanisms slightly weak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,602 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all four tyres starting to show wear

headlight patterns deteriorating [internal reflectors]

rear centre stop light inoperative

rear seatbelts [retracting mechanisms slightly weak]

Fail 16 Jun 2008 84,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

headlamp patterns deteriorating

possible electrical fault [inner tail lights went out when brake pedal pressed]

rear tyres starting to wear out of shape and perish

slight difference in rear brake application

Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,218 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

headlamp patterns deteriorating

possible electrical fault [inner tail lights went out when brake pedal pressed]

rear tyres starting to wear out of shape and perish

slight difference in rear brake application

Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,666 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 83,666 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

headlight internal backing reflectors deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2006 81,901 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 81,901 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 80,862 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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G38 EAD 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 60%.

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 G38 EAD, 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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G38 EAD is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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