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G872 XPJ

1989 Saab 9000 I

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,324 mi
Last recorded149,324 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000 I135,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG872 XPJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 149,324 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 149,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 140,798 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 135,914 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front door mirror missing.

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

Offside front headlight insecure one bolt missing.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 130,643 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 130,643 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
5,154
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 30
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G872 XPJ is a 1989 Saab 9000 I in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Saab 9000 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 135,916 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G872 XPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 I typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G872 XPJ registered?

G872 XPJ is a 1989 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G872 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G872 XPJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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