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G387 RDV

1989 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,406 mi
Last recorded155,406 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG387 RDV
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 155,406 miles

NSR wing rotten

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSR tyre perished on the walls

power steering hose slight leak

Fail 29 Sep 2007 155,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

NSR wing rotten

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSR tyre perished on the walls

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering hose slight leak

Pass 5 May 2006 149,050 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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G387 RDV is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G387 RDV, 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 G387 RDV registered?

G387 RDV is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 October 1989.

Is G387 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G387 RDV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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