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G399 VMG

1989 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,944 mi
Last recorded103,944 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 VMG
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 103,944 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 103,943 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 102,826 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 101,431 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 99,951 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 99,951 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

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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G399 VMG is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G399 VMG, 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 G399 VMG registered?

G399 VMG is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 7 August 1989.

Is G399 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G399 VMG shows 6 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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