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G294 VYL

1990 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,273 mi
Last recorded182,273 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG294 VYL
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 182,273 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 182,222 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced also slight condensation on inside of lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 180,221 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 177,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 175,618 miles

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 18 Nov 2011 173,772 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 171,613 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 171,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 166,615 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 166,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 160,539 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 160,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 154,844 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 148,642 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 142,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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
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G294 VYL is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G294 VYL, 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

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What year was G294 VYL registered?

G294 VYL is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 24 April 1990.

Is G294 VYL safe to buy?

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