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G972 KGT

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,942 mi
Last recorded137,942 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG972 KGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 137,942 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 137,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 137,938 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 137,938 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 137,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light illuminated (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 137,900 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 137,034 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 137,034 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 136,904 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 136,888 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 136,867 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 136,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 141,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 141,375 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 141,376 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 141,351 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 134,430 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 128,776 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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G972 KGT is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G972 KGT, 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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G972 KGT is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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