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G453 BFC

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,484 mi
Last recorded160,484 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG453 BFC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 160,484 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 160,204 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 159,107 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 158,409 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 156,263 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 151,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 147,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 146,381 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 146,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 144,406 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 144,406 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 140,971 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 177,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 177,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 177,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 177,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 176,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 176,399 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G453 BFC is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black 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 G453 BFC, 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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G453 BFC is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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