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G599 XRW

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,667 mi
Last recorded63,667 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG599 XRW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,667 miles

Central Exhaust noisy Baffles. (8.1.1 (a))

Chip in windscreen.

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. Corrosion setting in, also slight runout noted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 63,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust noisy Baffles. (8.1.1 (a))

Chip in windscreen.

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. Corrosion setting in, also slight runout noted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 61,789 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 61,789 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,844 miles

Central Rear Exhaust baffle/s noisy. Rattling.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,868 miles

Front Outer Both. Cv gaiters perished and splitting.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Outer edge scrub. Offside starting to misshape and twist.185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Offside starting to misshape. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 56,138 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,262 miles

slight sweat at power steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2020 54,262 miles

slight sweat at power steering rack

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,569 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,609 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 41,609 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,960 miles

o/s handbrake low

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,763 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,772 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,648 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,222 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,942 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,300 miles

crack in windscreen

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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G599 XRW is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G599 XRW, 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 G599 XRW registered?

G599 XRW is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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