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G689 UYV

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,869 mi
Last recorded145,869 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG689 UYV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 145,869 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 142,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 142,327 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))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 140,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 139,393 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 139,387 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working +wipers rubber parished (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 138,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 137,799 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,809 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 124,835 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,156 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 May 2015 123,189 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2015 123,189 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 119,220 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 119,220 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 116,143 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 116,143 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 113,055 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 110,107 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 109,059 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 109,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2009 107,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside centre rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 107,554 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 107,554 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 107,553 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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G689 UYV is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 131,953 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 G689 UYV, 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 36 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G689 UYV registered?

G689 UYV is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 22 February 1990.

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