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G954 FOL

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,274 mi
Last recorded167,274 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG954 FOL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 167,274 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 167,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 167,228 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 167,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 167,084 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 166,965 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 166,965 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 166,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 166,336 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 166,336 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 165,133 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 165,133 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 162,321 miles

Right hand headlamp reflector slight discoloured

Slight play in left hand steering track rod

Very slight imbalance on front brakes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 162,321 miles

Right hand headlamp reflector slight discoloured

Slight play in left hand steering track rod

Very slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 29 Jun 2013 162,305 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 162,305 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 162,069 miles

O/s headlamp slight discoloured

Right hand front tyre slight perished

Fail 12 Jun 2012 162,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s headlamp slight discoloured

Right hand front tyre slight perished

Pass 24 May 2011 161,679 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 161,679 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 161,613 miles

Right hand headlamp reflector slight discoloured

Slight play in left hand track rod

Fail 29 May 2010 161,613 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Right hand headlamp reflector slight discoloured

Slight play in left hand track rod

Pass 11 May 2009 161,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 161,221 miles

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

o/s headlamp pattern just visible

Pass 10 May 2007 159,929 miles

p.a.s. steering rack pinion seeping.

rear brake pads look low.

Pass 17 May 2006 159,777 miles

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

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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G954 FOL is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 G954 FOL, 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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G954 FOL is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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