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G799 UYE

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,996 mi
Last recorded105,996 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 UYE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,996 miles

Rear Parking Brake % Unbalanced Across An Axle

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 105,996 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking Brake % Unbalanced Across An Axle

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 103,651 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,817 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 100,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2014 95,820 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2014 95,820 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 May 2013 91,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 91,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,226 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 88,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 87,309 miles

as per original test

Fail 30 Jun 2006 87,241 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both head light patterns poor

exhaust blow centre joint

ns front tyre worn on outer edge. (just within limits)

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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G799 UYE is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G799 UYE, 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 G799 UYE registered?

G799 UYE is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 16 October 1989.

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