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G518 AVT

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,999 mi
Last recorded176,999 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG518 AVT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 176,999 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 176,998 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 174,750 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 174,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 174,021 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 163,479 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 153,390 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 140,727 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 140,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 134,507 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 134,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine idle speed slightly high

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
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G518 AVT is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G518 AVT, 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 G518 AVT registered?

G518 AVT is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 5 December 1989.

Is G518 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G518 AVT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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