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G287 VRX

1989 Saab 900 I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,017 mi
Last recorded103,017 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Saab 900 I123,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG287 VRX
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,017 miles

exhaust repaired with bandage, no leaks

Fail 8 Jul 2008 102,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust repaired with bandage, no leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,565 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 96,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 89,558 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 89,558 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

headlamp switch slightly loose in dash

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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G287 VRX is a 1989 Saab 900 I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G287 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 G287 VRX registered?

G287 VRX is a 1989 Saab 900 I, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G287 VRX safe to buy?

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