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G254 KCL

1989 Saab 9000

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,943 mi
Last recorded84,943 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG254 KCL
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 84,943 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 84,943 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,122 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 82,119 miles

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

heavy oil leak present. Both rear tyres cracking up. O/s/r brake ferrule corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,212 miles

advise front and rear suspension bushes getting slightly worn

advise oil leak from sump area

strong advise brake master cylinder deteriorated

strong advise fuel tank filler pipe clips heavily corroded

strong advise n/s/r handbrake effort low

Fail 16 Jan 2008 81,212 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise front and rear suspension bushes getting slightly worn

advise oil leak from sump area

strong advise brake master cylinder deteriorated

strong advise fuel tank filler pipe clips heavily corroded

strong advise n/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 18 Jan 2007 80,455 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 80,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 78,351 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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G254 KCL is a 1989 Saab 9000 in White 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 G254 KCL, 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 G254 KCL registered?

G254 KCL is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 21 December 1989.

Is G254 KCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G254 KCL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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