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G102 VEV

1989 Saab 9000 Cd

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,398 mi
Last recorded132,398 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000 Cd121,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG102 VEV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 132,398 miles

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Slight oil leak

Very slight inner rack play

Pass 13 Sep 2024 130,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns & os ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 130,185 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM RIGHT SIDE OFF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 129,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 127,726 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 127,194 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv gaitors (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 126,302 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 124,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in n/s headlight lens

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2017 122,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2016 119,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight damage to n/s headlight lens

Pass 1 Aug 2015 117,029 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre perished

water pump leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2014 113,008 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 110,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s headlight lens

Pass 14 Jul 2012 107,309 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s headlight lens damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

rust forming on exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2011 104,621 miles

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

damage to n/s headlight lens

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

small chip in front screen

Pass 2 Aug 2010 102,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 98,780 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

some damage n/s/headlamp

Pass 8 Jul 2008 94,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage n/s/headlamp

Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,082 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,154 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 80,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 80,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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G102 VEV is a 1989 Saab 9000 Cd in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G102 VEV, 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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G102 VEV is a 1989 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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