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G685 TUU

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,651 mi
Last recorded117,651 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG685 TUU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 117,651 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2011 117,651 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 115,931 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 115,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 113,280 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2009 113,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 110,304 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 110,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 107,251 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 107,251 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 106,010 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 106,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) 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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G685 TUU is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G685 TUU, 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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G685 TUU is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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