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G601 VTA

1990 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,629 mi
Last recorded107,629 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG601 VTA
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 107,629 miles

corrosion in both rear brake pipes to hoses

Fail 30 Oct 2008 107,629 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

corrosion in both rear brake pipes to hoses

Pass 29 Oct 2007 103,227 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2007 103,174 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2006 96,964 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 96,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2005 91,876 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 91,876 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

damage to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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G601 VTA is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G601 VTA, 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 G601 VTA registered?

G601 VTA is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G601 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G601 VTA shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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