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G538 TNJ

1990 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,763 mi
Last recorded106,763 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 TNJ
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 106,763 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 106,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Apr 2008 105,192 miles

both rear anti roll bar ( D ) bushes heavily worn

long hand brake travel

near side front tyre worn low on inner edge

near side front wing mirror covered with tape ( poor view )

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Apr 2008 105,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear anti roll bar ( D ) bushes heavily worn

long hand brake travel

near side front tyre worn low on inner edge

near side front wing mirror covered with tape ( poor view )

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Apr 2007 103,580 miles

Hand brake has long travel

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2006 101,973 miles

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY FROM OFF SIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH

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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G538 TNJ is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G538 TNJ, 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 G538 TNJ registered?

G538 TNJ is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is G538 TNJ safe to buy?

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