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G916 PTS

1989 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,704 mi
Last recorded186,704 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG916 PTS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 186,704 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

high level brake light inop

n/s/f door skin corroded temp repair done

o/s/f door skin corroded temp repair done

Pass 9 Jul 2014 185,274 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

fuel filter damp

Fail 8 Jul 2014 185,274 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

fuel filter damp

Pass 10 Jul 2013 183,255 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 183,255 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 179,996 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside headlamp could be better for brighteness

Fail 11 Jul 2012 179,996 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside headlamp could be better for brighteness

Pass 18 Jul 2011 176,659 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 176,645 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 173,074 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 169,623 miles

front caliper brake pipes greased

o/s/f outersill holed

Fail 9 Jul 2009 169,623 miles

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

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

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

front caliper brake pipes greased

o/s/f outersill holed

Pass 2 Jul 2008 165,409 miles

Oil leak

front flexy brake hoses

o/s bottom of door corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 161,448 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 161,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front flexy brake hoses rubber cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2006 157,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 155,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 153,653 miles

fuel tank mounting straps starting to corrode

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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G916 PTS is a 1989 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G916 PTS, 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 G916 PTS registered?

G916 PTS is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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