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G524 RGP

1990 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,023 mi
Last recorded124,023 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG524 RGP
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2014 124,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 114,803 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2012 112,908 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 112,103 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 112,103 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 110,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 109,615 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 107,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s headlight glass broken

Pass 3 Jun 2008 107,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s headlight glass broken

Pass 1 Jun 2007 106,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 103,987 miles

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Fail 2 Jun 2006 103,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

oil leak

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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G524 RGP is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G524 RGP, 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 G524 RGP registered?

G524 RGP is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 20 June 1990.

Is G524 RGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G524 RGP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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