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G772 ERP

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

138,136 mi
Last recorded138,136 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG772 ERP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 138,136 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer edges

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 138,119 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer edges

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 135,559 miles

front and rear chassis corroded

front upper suspension arms heavily corroded

fuel pump corroded

offside front brake binding and just a pass

offside front chassis corroded through but not a prescribed area

rear inner wheel arches corroded

suspension steering and brake components heavily corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 135,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front and rear chassis corroded

front upper suspension arms heavily corroded

fuel pump corroded

offside front brake binding and just a pass

offside front chassis corroded through but not a prescribed area

rear inner wheel arches corroded

suspension steering and brake components heavily corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 133,310 miles

Nearside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED

Fail 26 Sep 2018 133,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED

Pass 5 Jul 2016 130,846 miles

n/s/f headlamp aim image weak

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake hoses corroded on ends

Pass 25 Jun 2015 128,785 miles

front brake hoses corroded on ends

n/s headlamp aim image weak

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush breaking up

rear brake hoses corroded on ends

Fail 9 Jun 2015 128,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake hoses slightly corroded on ends

n/s headlamp aim image weak

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush breaking up

rear brake hoses corroded on ends

Pass 19 Oct 2013 122,125 miles

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

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 116,137 miles

Brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2012 115,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 111,647 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

fuel smell from filler neck area

poor pattern from nearside headlamp

screen cracked outwith swept area

Fail 21 Oct 2011 111,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

fuel smell from filler neck area

screen cracked outwith swept area

Pass 15 Oct 2010 107,561 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Nearside beam pattern quite poor

Fail 27 Sep 2010 107,527 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside beam pattern quite poor

Pass 16 Sep 2009 102,090 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded and slight leaks

Quite a lot of oil down rear of engine

Slight scoring to windscreen

Windscreen cracked at Offside lower corner

Pass 3 Sep 2008 99,085 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 99,085 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Some corrosion on offside front chassis leg.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 93,601 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 93,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 79,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 79,948 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 71,886 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 71,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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G772 ERP is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 G772 ERP, 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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G772 ERP is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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