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G979 KGT

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,283 mi
Last recorded83,283 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 KGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 83,283 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r boot floor corroded (above exhaust) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle brake hose ferrule corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear sidelights affected by indicators. (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,044 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre cracking within tread / low on tread / poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 73,313 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 71,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 69,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 67,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 65,471 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,119 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 60,698 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,480 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 55,715 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 55,715 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 55,692 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,619 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 52,619 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,967 miles

off side park brake has lower reading than near side

Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,394 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,394 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,056 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 50,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,255 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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G979 KGT is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 G979 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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G979 KGT is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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