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G290 XUR

1990 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,611 mi
Last recorded109,611 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000 Cde137,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 XUR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 109,611 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 109,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 103,199 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 102,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 96,083 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 95,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 92,796 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 92,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 90,770 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 90,770 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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G290 XUR is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 137,910 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G290 XUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G290 XUR registered?

G290 XUR is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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