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G123 DHD

1989 Saab 900 I 16V

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

233,951 mi
Last recorded233,951 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Saab 900 I 16V138,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 DHD
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2007 233,951 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 233,951 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 215,994 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 215,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 198,626 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 198,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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G123 DHD is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 138,340 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 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G123 DHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G123 DHD registered?

G123 DHD is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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