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EXI 2241

1990 Saab 9000 Cd

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

204,679 mi
Last recorded204,679 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000 Cd133,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXI 2241
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 204,679 miles

Exhaust blowing front and rear and 90 percent rotten

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

Nearside and offside front lower doors rotten

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 203,750 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to under body of vehicle

nearside front wishbone cast mount broken but not excessive movement

slight cut to offside front tyre side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 30 Sep 2016 203,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working lamp broken (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside sills and rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding offside and nearside (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to under body of vehicle

nearside front wishbone cast mount broken but not excessive movement

slight cut to offside front tyre side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 29 Sep 2015 202,897 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 202,891 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 201,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear/exhaust/box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2014 201,029 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 199,904 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear D bushes

Fail 17 Sep 2013 199,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear D bushes

Pass 23 May 2013 199,842 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 199,377 miles

general corrosion to various steel brake pipes.

Fail 25 May 2012 199,377 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

general corrosion to various steel brake pipes.

Pass 16 May 2011 198,826 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 198,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 197,406 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 197,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 195,665 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 195,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 190,873 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 190,543 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside headlamp damaged

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 185,549 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 185,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 182,084 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 182,084 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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EXI 2241 is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1990 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 133,084 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EXI 2241, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EXI 2241 is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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