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G9 KMX

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,115 mi
Last recorded67,115 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 KMX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 67,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 66,428 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 66,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 65,104 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,370 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 63,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn weak

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 63,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn slightly weak

Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,586 miles

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

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

Slight crack to lower os of windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 61,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,573 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,345 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 58,344 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 56,835 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 56,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,738 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,928 miles

NSR tyre slightly deteroirated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSR tyre slightly deteroirated

Fail 31 May 2012 49,928 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

NSR tyre slightly deteroirated

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSR tyre slightly deteroirated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 49,895 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 49,895 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 49,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 49,287 miles

Both front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

Fail 7 Jun 2008 49,287 miles

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

Both front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

Pass 29 May 2007 49,293 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 49,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2006 49,297 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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G9 KMX is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 G9 KMX, 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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What year was G9 KMX registered?

G9 KMX is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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