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G494 DPA

1989 Saab 9000

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,310 mi
Last recorded87,310 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 DPA
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 87,310 miles

corrosion td nearside rear wheel arch and lower quater panel

Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,643 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 85,643 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,220 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,402 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 73,637 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 73,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 71,094 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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G494 DPA is a 1989 Saab 9000 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G494 DPA, 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 G494 DPA registered?

G494 DPA is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 23 November 1989.

Is G494 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G494 DPA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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