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G95 YJH

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

206,954 mi
Last recorded206,954 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG95 YJH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 206,954 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 206,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 205,071 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 205,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 201,522 miles

engine managment light on

fuel filter corroded

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2014 201,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine boiling

engine managment light on

fuel filter corroded

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2013 198,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

headlights poor intensity

offside front tyre uneven wear

Fail 9 Apr 2013 198,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

drag on front wheels unable to rotate manually

headlights poor intensity

offside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 2 Nov 2011 194,919 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 194,916 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 194,907 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 191,260 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 20 Apr 2009 191,260 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2008 189,274 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 189,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 181,871 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 174,951 miles

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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G95 YJH is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G95 YJH, 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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G95 YJH is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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