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G687 GWY

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,926 mi
Last recorded97,926 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 GWY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,926 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill lip corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill lip corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 88,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 84,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 80,582 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,772 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,103 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 60,267 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 51,857 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 47,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 43,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake hoses are becoming corroaded on the ferrule ends

front no plate is cracked but readable and secure

Fail 15 May 2007 43,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake hoses are becoming corroaded on the ferrule ends

front no plate is cracked but readable and secure

Pass 9 May 2006 37,473 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 37,473 miles

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

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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G687 GWY is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G687 GWY, 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 G687 GWY registered?

G687 GWY is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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