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G24 LGJ

1989 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

218,473 mi
Last recorded218,473 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 LGJ
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 218,473 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 218,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 218,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 218,361 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 217,399 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 215,661 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 215,661 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 215,657 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 212,747 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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G24 LGJ is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1989 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 132,371 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G24 LGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G24 LGJ registered?

G24 LGJ is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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