CarVerify

Free Car Check

G169 UNX

1990 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,410 mi
Last recorded103,410 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG169 UNX
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 103,410 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 103,406 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 103,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 103,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides sill cover fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2019 103,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides sill cover fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 103,356 miles

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

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 103,346 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,944 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 100,944 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 100,937 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 100,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 96,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

looose nut behind steering wheel

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
Full Saab 9000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G169 UNX is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 G169 UNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G169 UNX?

You can check the full history of G169 UNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G169 UNX registered?

G169 UNX is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 19 June 1990.

Is G169 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G169 UNX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G169 UNX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G169 UNX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.