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G678 EOV

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,499 mi
Last recorded102,499 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 EOV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 102,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system excessively corroded inc. clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 102,499 miles

All direction indicators not working not working correctly, very dim and flash slowly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose excessively damaged all 4 rear and both front flexi ferrules excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Position lamp not working lamps dim and effected by operation of other lamps (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system excessively corroded inc. clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 102,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

parking brake 17%

Fail 23 Feb 2016 102,499 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 102,499 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge.

Oil leak from engine.

Oil leaking from steering rack.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 102,499 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Oil leaking from steering rack.

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,078 miles

Front Shockabsorber bushes and anti rooll bar bushes worn.

O/S/R and N/S/R rear tyre getting close to limit.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 99,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Shockabsorber bushes and anti rooll bar bushes worn.

O/S/R and N/S/R rear tyre getting close to limit.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 94,650 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 92,161 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 92,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,833 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 89,785 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2009 85,061 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 85,037 miles

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 81,941 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 81,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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G678 EOV is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G678 EOV, 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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G678 EOV is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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