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G295 THM

1989 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,066 mi
Last recorded208,066 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG295 THM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2009 208,066 miles

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

Front Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

petrol tank straps rusted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 205,339 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 205,330 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 203,250 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

cracks in front no plate

Fail 19 Nov 2007 203,250 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

cracks in front no plate

Pass 24 Nov 2006 199,598 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 199,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 196,878 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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G295 THM is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G295 THM, 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 G295 THM registered?

G295 THM is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G295 THM safe to buy?

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