MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,956 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
surface corrosion appearing under car
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to o/s/r outer sill(behind plastic guard)
front no.plate damaged
handbrake lever has high travel
n/s & o/s headlamp lenses chipped
n/s/f & o/s/f doors heavily corroded on lower edges
o/s headlamp main beam bulb retaining device in poor condition
rear no.plate deteriorated
rear tyres cracked and perished
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to o/s/r outer sill(behind plastic guard)
front no.plate damaged
handbrake lever has high travel
n/s & o/s headlamp lenses chipped
n/s/f & o/s/f doors heavily corroded on lower edges
o/s headlamp main beam bulb retaining device in poor condition
rear no.plate deteriorated
rear tyres cracked and perished
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/outer sill badly rusting
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G285 NHD is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 G285 NHD, 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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G285 NHD is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 April 1990.
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