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G795 WJU

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,879 mi
Last recorded93,879 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG795 WJU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,879 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive anti freez (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 93,789 miles

General corrosion on suspension components

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,118 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 91,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,119 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,814 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,714 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 83,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by damper mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,663 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,340 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,828 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,729 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,541 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,239 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 67,560 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,442 miles

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 26 Oct 2006 65,544 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 64,301 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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G795 WJU is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 G795 WJU, 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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G795 WJU is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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