MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,582 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?
Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.
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G278 VRX is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1989 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 138,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 900 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G278 VRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G278 VRX registered?
G278 VRX is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G278 VRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for G278 VRX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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