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G963 KGT

1989 Saab 9000

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,660 mi
Last recorded84,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG963 KGT
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,660 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 84,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn very close to cords

o/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,585 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 83,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge and near limit

Pass 22 Jul 2008 81,872 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 81,872 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,863 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 78,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear number plate faded

Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,342 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 75,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner & outter edes

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2005 73,192 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 73,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer cv gaitors starting to perish

both rear tyres slightly distorted

engine oil leak

some surface corrosion on brake master cylinder

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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G963 KGT is a 1989 Saab 9000 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G963 KGT, 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 G963 KGT registered?

G963 KGT is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G963 KGT safe to buy?

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