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G930 XJM

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,920 mi
Last recorded199,920 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG930 XJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 199,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 195,626 miles

advise steering rack o/s and both rear flexi brake pipes

Fail 23 Jul 2009 195,626 miles

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

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

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

advise steering rack o/s and both rear flexi brake pipes

Pass 24 Jul 2008 193,177 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 193,177 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/f/seat bit insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2007 191,298 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 191,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 188,524 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 188,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G930 XJM is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver 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 G930 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.

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What year was G930 XJM registered?

G930 XJM is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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