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G960 TOU

1989 Saab 9000

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,334 mi
Last recorded81,334 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG960 TOU
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 81,334 miles

bonnet struts very weak,will not hold bonnet up.

front brake pads look low.

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn,

signs of n/s/f wheel rubbing on inner wheel arch liner.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 81,334 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet struts very weak,will not hold bonnet up.

front brake pads look low.

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn,

signs of n/s/f wheel rubbing on inner wheel arch liner.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,811 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 62,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread (not showing cord)

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside wiper smears screen

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 62,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in nearside front tyre tread (not showing cord)

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside wiper smears screen

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack (offside)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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G960 TOU is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Brown 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 132,371 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G960 TOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G960 TOU registered?

G960 TOU is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G960 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G960 TOU 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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