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G629 VKE

1990 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,568 mi
Last recorded249,568 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG629 VKE
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 249,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 244,957 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 244,957 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 241,039 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 241,032 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 237,109 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 237,109 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 231,715 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 225,402 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 208,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 195,949 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 195,941 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 190,978 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 190,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 182,914 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 167,950 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 167,949 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 147,267 miles

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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G629 VKE is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G629 VKE, 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 G629 VKE registered?

G629 VKE is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G629 VKE shows 18 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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