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G536 VTR

1989 Saab 900 I 16V

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,120 mi
Last recorded135,120 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Saab 900 I 16V138,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG536 VTR
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 135,120 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front numberplate cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2008 135,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2007 133,084 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 133,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front numberplate cracked

n/s top balljoint dust cover split

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2006 130,782 miles

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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G536 VTR is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G536 VTR, 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 G536 VTR registered?

G536 VTR is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 6 November 1989.

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