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G552 MGJ

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,493 mi
Last recorded92,493 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG552 MGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,493 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 92,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 83,786 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 83,706 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

offside headlamp lens tarnished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,041 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front number plate cracked

nearside front cv gaiter perishing

steering rack area is damp

Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front number plate cracked

nearside front cv gaiter perishing

steering rack area is damp

Fail 13 Oct 2010 79,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine oil leak and steering rack damp

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre is bald on outer edge

rear brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,554 miles

engine oil leak and steering rack damp

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre is bald on outer edge

rear brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,335 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 79,335 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

major oil leak

rad leaking coolant

Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,930 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 72,930 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,286 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 65,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 55,431 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,431 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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G552 MGJ is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G552 MGJ, 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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G552 MGJ is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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