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G316 YTF

1989 Saab 9000

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

145,492 mi
Last recorded145,492 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG316 YTF
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2008 145,492 miles

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

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

Gerneral body and door corrosion

rear centre seat lap belt missing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 143,488 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 143,488 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre is flat

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 142,189 miles

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

offside rear tyre in a poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2006 142,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre in a poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2005 140,466 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 140,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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G316 YTF is a 1989 Saab 9000 in White 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 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 G316 YTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G316 YTF registered?

G316 YTF is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 7 December 1989.

Is G316 YTF safe to buy?

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