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G407 CLC

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,723 mi
Last recorded153,723 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG407 CLC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 153,723 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 153,721 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 153,701 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 153,208 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 152,022 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 151,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 150,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 149,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 145,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 142,800 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 142,522 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 140,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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G407 CLC is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 G407 CLC, 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 G407 CLC registered?

G407 CLC is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G407 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G407 CLC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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