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G425 SDV

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,485 mi
Last recorded166,485 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG425 SDV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 166,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 160,860 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 152,551 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 144,733 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 138,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 136,977 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 134,278 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 134,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 131,086 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 127,805 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
Full Saab 900 reliability report

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G425 SDV is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G425 SDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G425 SDV registered?

G425 SDV is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is G425 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G425 SDV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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