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G276 VRX

1989 Saab 900 I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

123,639 mi
Last recorded123,639 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Saab 900 I123,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG276 VRX
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 123,639 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 123,635 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2007 119,673 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 119,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 112,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 May 2006 112,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 111,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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G276 VRX is a 1989 Saab 900 I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 123,639 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 900 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G276 VRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G276 VRX registered?

G276 VRX is a 1989 Saab 900 I, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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