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G909 UTP

1989 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,881 mi
Last recorded202,881 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG909 UTP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 202,881 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 202,881 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 193,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2005 183,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 183,666 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G909 UTP is a 1989 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G909 UTP, 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 G909 UTP registered?

G909 UTP is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G909 UTP safe to buy?

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