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G147 APR

1989 Saab 9000 I

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,369 mi
Last recorded123,369 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000 I135,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 APR
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 123,369 miles

front number plate deteriorated

n/s anti roll bar fouling cv boot

o/s/f brake hose starting to crack

Fail 25 Sep 2007 123,271 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate deteriorated

n/s anti roll bar fouling cv boot

o/s/f brake hose starting to crack

Pass 23 Jun 2006 119,860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 117,022 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 117,022 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
5,154
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 30
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G147 APR is a 1989 Saab 9000 I in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Saab 9000 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 135,916 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 9000 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G147 APR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 I typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G147 APR registered?

G147 APR is a 1989 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G147 APR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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