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G898 UTP

1989 Saab 9000 Cd

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

144,065 mi
Last recorded144,065 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000 Cd121,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 UTP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2006 144,065 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 144,065 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 144,065 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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G898 UTP is a 1989 Saab 9000 Cd in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 121,066 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G898 UTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G898 UTP registered?

G898 UTP is a 1989 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G898 UTP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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