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G997 KAV

1989 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,677 mi
Last recorded249,677 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG997 KAV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 249,677 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 249,677 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 239,175 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 238,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 229,141 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 216,995 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 206,610 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 206,277 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 195,051 miles

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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G997 KAV is a 1989 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 G997 KAV, 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 G997 KAV registered?

G997 KAV is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G997 KAV safe to buy?

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