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G555 MGJ

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,654 mi
Last recorded189,654 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG555 MGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 189,654 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 188,705 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 188,019 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 183,722 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 183,278 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 180,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 172,433 miles

all discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 171,382 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 171,382 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 169,327 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 165,865 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 165,865 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 164,257 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 164,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G555 MGJ is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G555 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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G555 MGJ is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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