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G251 MFL

1989 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,345 mi
Last recorded134,345 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 MFL
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 134,345 miles

fuel tank filler neck to fuel take clip missing no fuel leaks

n/s/r brake hose near to the anti roll bar advise refitting

o/s/f seat belt stalk has cosmetic damage

oil leaks

slight oil leak from power steering systerm

Fail 10 Feb 2016 134,345 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel tank filler neck to fuel take clip missing no fuel leaks

n/s/r brake hose near to the anti roll bar advise refitting

o/s/f seat belt stalk has cosmetic damage

oil leaks

slight oil leak from power steering systerm

Pass 15 May 2013 134,340 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes perished

wind screen cracked

Fail 13 May 2013 134,338 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front anti roll bar bushes perished

wind screen cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2008 132,121 miles

ALL BRAKE FLEXI HOSES FERELS RUSTY.

Battery insecure

N/S WASHER JET

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

Oil leak

WIPERS DETEORATING

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 131,571 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 131,571 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 128,116 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 128,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre bald on inside plus outside edges of tyre both rear discs slightly corroded rear brske pads getting low

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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G251 MFL is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G251 MFL, 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 G251 MFL registered?

G251 MFL is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is G251 MFL safe to buy?

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