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G628 LAT

1989 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

152,454 mi
Last recorded152,454 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG628 LAT
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2009 152,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all tyres low pressures.

rear eng mounting loose.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 152,021 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 152,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear engine mounting loose

Pass 12 Apr 2007 151,717 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 151,717 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2006 150,494 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 150,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

slight play in steering rack end driver side

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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G628 LAT is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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

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 G628 LAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G628 LAT?

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What year was G628 LAT registered?

G628 LAT is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 6 November 1989.

Is G628 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G628 LAT shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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