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G585 YMG

1990 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,797 mi
Last recorded193,797 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG585 YMG
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2006 193,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 193,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bleed nipple broke nearside front caliper

fuel cap broken

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2005 186,638 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 186,638 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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?

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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G585 YMG is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G585 YMG, 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 G585 YMG registered?

G585 YMG is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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