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JAG 132

1989 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,753 mi
Last recorded142,753 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 132
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 142,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front JACKING POINT HOLED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 142,752 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front JACKING POINT HOLED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 142,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2014 140,184 miles

near side front brake flexi perished

near side front cv boot perished

Fail 16 May 2014 140,184 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

near side front brake flexi perished

near side front cv boot perished

Pass 2 May 2013 135,423 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 135,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 130,270 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 122,984 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 122,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Pass 7 Apr 2010 114,992 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Pass 14 Apr 2009 110,967 miles

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

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

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2009 110,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2008 108,719 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2008 108,719 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2007 105,495 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 103,542 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 103,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear n/s tyre perished worn

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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JAG 132 is a 1989 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JAG 132, 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 JAG 132 registered?

JAG 132 is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 14 January 1989.

Is JAG 132 safe to buy?

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