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G871 HAH

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,552 mi
Last recorded141,552 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG871 HAH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 141,552 miles

both no plates deteriating

Fail 14 Aug 2009 141,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both no plates deteriating

Pass 9 Aug 2008 140,082 miles

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 140,082 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 138,074 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 138,074 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 136,057 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 136,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 134,082 miles

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

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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G871 HAH is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G871 HAH, 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 G871 HAH registered?

G871 HAH is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G871 HAH safe to buy?

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