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G419 MMW

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,898 mi
Last recorded149,898 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG419 MMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 149,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative does not hold in position (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 144,036 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 144,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 137,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner +o/s front wheel arch, slightly corroded

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 133,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner + o/s front wheel arches, slightly corroded.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 131,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 128,490 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 128,490 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,791 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 122,040 miles

water pump worn (noisy)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 122,040 miles

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

water pump worn (noisy)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 120,724 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 117,455 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 114,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 112,971 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 111,872 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 107,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 105,756 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 103,223 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 101,096 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 99,334 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 97,737 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 97,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 94,123 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 94,121 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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G419 MMW is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G419 MMW, 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 G419 MMW registered?

G419 MMW is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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