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G638 UAM

1990 Saab 9000 Cd

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

136,452 mi
Last recorded136,452 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000 Cd133,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG638 UAM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 136,452 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 136,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil leaks

N/S/R inner sidelight not working

O/S/F inner wheel arch trim missing

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn causing slight movement

Rear chassis corroded

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Slight play O/S/F steering rack arm

Various places of corrosion to body and underside vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2010 136,431 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

rear chassis corroded

rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2009 131,343 miles

Drivers seat needs to be checked.

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight play rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes.

Fail 7 Mar 2009 131,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Drivers seat needs to be checked.

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight play rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 127,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 127,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 121,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 121,854 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 121,841 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion at rear chassis o/s and n/s by trailing arms

very slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 25 Jan 2006 116,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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G638 UAM is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1990 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 133,084 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G638 UAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G638 UAM is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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