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G786 RDV

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,120 mi
Last recorded91,120 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 RDV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 91,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 91,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,010 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,926 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component minor leak from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Midbox has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer both outer CV boots slightly perished

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 90,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,586 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))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 90,428 miles

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 7 Aug 2018 90,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,145 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,778 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,352 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 89,352 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,916 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,916 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres slightly worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 88,645 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres slightly worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,183 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn

Oil leak

Rear brake pads slightly worn

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 88,183 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn

Oil leak

Rear brake pads slightly worn

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,493 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,713 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 85,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 84,041 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 80,854 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 80,854 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 78,584 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 78,584 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G786 RDV is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G786 RDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G786 RDV registered?

G786 RDV is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 5 August 1989.

Is G786 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G786 RDV shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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