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G979 TOU

1989 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,779 mi
Last recorded139,779 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 TOU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,779 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 134,621 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 134,621 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 127,576 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 127,576 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 122,578 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 122,574 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 119,075 miles

boot laden

nearside 1 of 2 rear position lights not working

offside wiper split

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2010 119,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

boot laden

nearside 1 of 2 rear position lights not working

offside wiper split

power steering below minimum mark

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 116,025 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 116,025 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 115,104 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 113,838 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 112,142 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 TOU is a 1989 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G979 TOU, 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 TOU is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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