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G422 SDV

1989 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,009 mi
Last recorded157,009 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG422 SDV
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 157,009 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 156,729 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 152,762 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 152,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 152,735 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

all 4 brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2009 152,638 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake hose ferrule ends corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2009 152,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic covers over sills o/s loose

Pass 17 Jan 2008 150,703 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 147,711 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 143,522 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 143,522 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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G422 SDV is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G422 SDV, 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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G422 SDV is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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