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G559 XLY

1989 Saab 900 I

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

114,612 mi
Last recorded114,612 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2005
Typical for 1989 Saab 900 I123,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG559 XLY
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2005 114,612 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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G559 XLY is a 1989 Saab 900 I in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 123,639 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G559 XLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G559 XLY registered?

G559 XLY is a 1989 Saab 900 I, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G559 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G559 XLY shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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