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G263 VRX

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,590 mi
Last recorded196,590 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 VRX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 196,590 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 194,395 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 194,395 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 190,881 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 188,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 184,482 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 184,482 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 179,694 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 176,021 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 171,299 miles

nearside front hose slightly cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2007 167,198 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 167,198 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 161,000 miles

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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G263 VRX is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G263 VRX, 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.

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What year was G263 VRX registered?

G263 VRX is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G263 VRX safe to buy?

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