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G913 XJM

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

379,849 mi
Last recorded379,849 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG913 XJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 379,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 579,849 miles

OSR,NSFand OSF shock absorber mounting bushes ,both upper and lower are cracking and swelling but have no excessive movement.

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

Pass 30 May 2017 579,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber upper mounting corroding. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2017 579,849 miles

Emissions not tested Engine has severe missfire (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber upper mounting corroding. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 479,848 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 479,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 479,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 479,847 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 479,847 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 479,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 879,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very bad oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2010 879,844 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very bad oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 178,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2008 173,625 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 173,625 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 164,334 miles

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

rear number plate detiriorated.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 162,622 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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G913 XJM is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G913 XJM, 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 G913 XJM registered?

G913 XJM is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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