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G584 VPV

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,444 mi
Last recorded113,444 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG584 VPV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 113,444 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 113,443 miles

Offside Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 108,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 108,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 108,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 107,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 107,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2019 107,117 miles

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

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2018 106,184 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

poor beam pattern to both headlights

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 26 May 2017 103,323 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 103,295 miles

poor beam pattern to n/s headlight

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 19 May 2014 102,167 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jun 2013 96,894 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

discs worn

sill covers

Fail 1 Dec 2011 76,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

discs worn

sill covers

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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G584 VPV 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 87.5%.

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 G584 VPV, 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 G584 VPV registered?

G584 VPV is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 13 December 1989.

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