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305 EFH

1990 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,679 mi
Last recorded163,679 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration305 EFH
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 163,679 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

slight play o/s/r anti-roll bar bush

Fail 17 Jul 2007 163,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

slight play o/s/r anti-roll bar bush

Pass 24 Aug 2006 160,400 miles

front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

handbrake high

Fail 16 Aug 2006 160,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

handbrake high

Pass 11 Aug 2005 157,228 miles

metal brake pipes down baulkhead rusting

n/s/f + rear sill corroded

pinhole in n/s/f outer cv boot

slight rusting to rear anti-roll bar + links

Fail 11 Aug 2005 157,228 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

metal brake pipes on baulkhead corroding

n/s/f + rear sill corroded

pinhole in n/s/f outer cv boot

slight rusting to rear anti-roll bar + links

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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305 EFH is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 137,170 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 305 EFH, 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 36 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 305 EFH registered?

305 EFH is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 2 February 1990.

Is 305 EFH safe to buy?

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