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G338 OEW

1990 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,570 mi
Last recorded165,570 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG338 OEW
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 165,570 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jan 2010 164,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank straps getting weak and rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2009 162,791 miles

DOORS at front corroded x2 PANELS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 160,654 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2008 160,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 157,597 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 157,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

TYRES at FRONT / worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2006 151,873 miles

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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G338 OEW is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G338 OEW, 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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What year was G338 OEW registered?

G338 OEW is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 27 February 1990.

Is G338 OEW safe to buy?

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