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G524 PAP

1989 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

171,625 mi
Last recorded171,625 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG524 PAP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 171,625 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 170,455 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 168,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 164,038 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 159,949 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 140,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 132,619 miles

nearside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Fog light dim

Fail 24 Nov 2017 122,466 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Fog light dim

Pass 19 Nov 2016 114,440 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 111,682 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 109,148 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 107,765 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,086 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer wall on nearside front tyre damaged

Underside of engine/gearbox/power steering oily

Pass 23 Sep 2011 104,704 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 104,087 miles

Engine oil level above maximum

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Underside of engine, gearbox, etc oily

Fail 9 Sep 2010 104,087 miles

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

Engine oil level above maximum

Exhaust hanger on centre box broken

Front registration plate broken

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Underside of engine, gearbox, etc oily

Pass 25 Aug 2009 103,501 miles

Exhaust rubber mounting starting to split on centre silencer

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

Nearside front sidelight lens cracked

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Slight cracking in front registration plate

Slight unbalance on rear footbrake readings

Fail 24 Aug 2009 103,501 miles

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

Exhaust rubber mounting starting to split on centre silencer

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

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

Nearside front sidelight lens cracked

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Slight cracking in front registration plate

Slight unbalance on rear footbrake readings

Pass 10 Sep 2008 102,863 miles

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

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

Nearside front side lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 102,863 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front side lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 101,830 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 100,034 miles

both outer constant velocity joint gaitors perished,centre exhaust mounting rubbers perished,fuel filler cap damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2006 99,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 97,396 miles

both outer constant velocity joint gaitors perished †wear in nearside lower shock absorber bush †front brake pads worn low

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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G524 PAP is a 1989 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G524 PAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G524 PAP registered?

G524 PAP is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G524 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G524 PAP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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