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G999 RJA

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,927 mi
Last recorded124,927 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG999 RJA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 124,927 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 124,874 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both sides (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section and centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front both sides, excessive corrosion by jacking points not in prescribed area

Front both sides, headlamp aims slightly deteriorated

Offside Front 1 of sidelight bulbs not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brakes just met imbalance requirements

Rear numberplate has honeycomb back ground

Fail 3 Aug 2018 124,862 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front All position lamps not working &rear (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

head lamp swith faulty

under body & coponents has slight corrsion

Pass 4 Aug 2017 124,260 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Repaired still minor leak (7.1.2)

Oil leak From engine area ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Top shaft seal on the steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 124,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut marked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Marked (from body to axle) (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak From engine area ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Top shaft seal on the steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust tail pipe loose

Pass 12 Jul 2016 123,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside@ offside slight corrosionon jacking points

offside front door corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,910 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

offside front door corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 122,168 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 119,741 miles

hc high closse to excess

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 118,000 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 116,045 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 116,042 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 115,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

covers fitted to outer sills

front no plate damaged - just acceptable

offside lower windscreen damaged and cracked outside swept area - just acceptable

oil leaks

slight interaction in both rear lamp units

Fail 25 Jun 2010 115,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

covers fitted to outer sills

front no plate damaged - just acceptable

offside lower windscreen damaged and cracked outside swept area - just acceptable

oil leaks

slight interaction in both rear lamp units

Pass 21 May 2009 112,827 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 105,124 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 96,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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G999 RJA is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G999 RJA, 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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G999 RJA is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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