MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,449 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
low handbrake on nearside rear
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
low handbrake on nearside rear
How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?
Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G659 UBW is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V in Grey 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 G659 UBW, 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 G659 UBW registered?
G659 UBW is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 20 December 1989.
Is G659 UBW safe to buy?
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