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G512 PAP

1989 Saab 900 I 16V

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,141 mi
Last recorded148,141 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Saab 900 I 16V138,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 PAP
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 148,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 141,774 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 141,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion in n/s/f wing

damage to windscreen

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

oil leak engine area

Fail 7 Dec 2005 141,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

corrosion in n/s/f wing

oil leak rear of engine oil over steering rack

some damage to windscreen

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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G512 PAP is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 138,340 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 900 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G512 PAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G512 PAP registered?

G512 PAP is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G512 PAP safe to buy?

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