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G709 UWS

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,885 mi
Last recorded129,885 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG709 UWS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 129,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2010 129,420 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 129,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 128,462 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 128,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 127,386 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 127,386 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 125,832 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 125,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 123,911 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 123,911 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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G709 UWS is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G709 UWS, 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 G709 UWS registered?

G709 UWS is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 7 November 1989.

Is G709 UWS safe to buy?

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