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G148 STA

1989 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,801 mi
Last recorded185,801 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG148 STA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2009 185,801 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 178,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2007 171,675 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 164,534 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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G148 STA is a 1989 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G148 STA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G148 STA?

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What year was G148 STA registered?

G148 STA is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 7 November 1989.

Is G148 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G148 STA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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