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G749 SCD

1989 Saab 900 I

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,699 mi
Last recorded113,699 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Saab 900 I123,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG749 SCD
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2006 113,699 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 113,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 101,686 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 101,686 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

battery light on

offside rear wheel arch corroded,no sharp edges at time of test

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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G749 SCD is a 1989 Saab 900 I in White 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 123,639 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G749 SCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G749 SCD registered?

G749 SCD is a 1989 Saab 900 I, first registered on 19 December 1989.

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