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G978 FVP

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,972 mi
Last recorded183,972 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 FVP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 183,972 miles

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)

Fail 13 May 2010 183,972 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2009 179,969 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 179,969 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2008 172,357 miles

wipers smear rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 17 May 2008 172,357 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 165,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 155,998 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 154,062 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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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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