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G607 KYD

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,317 mi
Last recorded123,317 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG607 KYD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 123,317 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 123,317 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,477 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 120,477 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 119,486 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 119,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f steering inner fixing play

o/s/f wheel binding

Pass 17 Feb 2014 117,130 miles

both rear outer body wheel arches corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 117,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = *N/S/R = 3.5MM* , O/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/F & N/S/F = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Pass 5 Jun 2013 117,082 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 116,323 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 116,323 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 105,183 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 100,219 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 100,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 91,227 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 90,251 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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G607 KYD is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G607 KYD, 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 G607 KYD registered?

G607 KYD is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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