MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/F tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/R shock absorber mounting point slightly corroded
O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Radiator weeping
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Washer/wipers poor
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S/F tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/R shock absorber mounting point slightly corroded
O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Radiator weeping
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Washer/wipers poor
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Cooling fans not working
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
wipers smear rear number plate starting to deteriate
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wipers smear rear number plate starting to deteriate
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G978 FVP is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G978 FVP, 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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G978 FVP is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 10 October 1989.
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