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G489 DHN

1990 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

105,925 mi
Last recorded105,925 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000 Cd133,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 DHN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2006 105,925 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 105,924 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 105,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 103,048 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 102,972 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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G489 DHN is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1990 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 133,084 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G489 DHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G489 DHN registered?

G489 DHN is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 9 February 1990.

Is G489 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G489 DHN shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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