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G729 RNJ

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,186 mi
Last recorded74,186 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG729 RNJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 74,186 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 72,607 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 68,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 68,857 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 64,922 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 52,714 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 52,246 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 52,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 51,770 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Fail 22 Nov 2018 51,770 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,737 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cracked.

Fail 19 Dec 2017 51,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wall cracked.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,818 miles

Front both tyres, outer sidewalls cracked.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 51,818 miles

Front both tyres, outer sidewalls cracked.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,323 miles

both front tyres cracking.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,241 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 51,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,956 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,592 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 50,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,199 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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G729 RNJ is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G729 RNJ, 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 G729 RNJ registered?

G729 RNJ is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G729 RNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G729 RNJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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