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G199 KNY

1990 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,904 mi
Last recorded194,904 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG199 KNY
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 194,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 190,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 183,531 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 176,152 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 175,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 172,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 171,705 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front flexi hose ferrulls corroded

both rear doors damaged

engine has oil leaks

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre has nails in tread

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 3 Jul 2009 171,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front flexi hose ferrulls corroded

both rear doors damaged

engine has oil leaks

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre has nails in tread

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 14 Aug 2007 170,967 miles

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

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre on 2mm

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

slight wear on rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2006 170,218 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 170,218 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

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

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G199 KNY is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G199 KNY, 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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G199 KNY is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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