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G639 ARD

1990 Saab 9000 Cd

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,213 mi
Last recorded158,213 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000 Cd133,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG639 ARD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 158,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 158,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 158,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 158,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 157,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 157,302 miles

BAD OIL LEAKS

GENERAL RUST AND HOLES

Fail 16 Aug 2018 157,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BAD OIL LEAKS

GENERAL RUST AND HOLES

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 155,946 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 155,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 154,854 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 154,836 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside outer sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front lower wishbone bushes split/perished

both front tyres perished

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

lower bracket on offside front suspension strut corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 153,876 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both outer sills rusty

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

offside front link arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Jun 2014 153,098 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

front tyres perished

offside front roll bar link arm bush cracked/perished

Fail 19 Jun 2014 153,096 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

brakes slightly spongey

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

front tyres perished

offside front roll bar link arm bush cracked/perished

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2013 150,891 miles

rear exhaust silecer rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2012 150,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link arm bushes perished/cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2012 150,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link arm bushes perished/cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2011 148,824 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 148,823 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front lower anti roll bar bushes perished

slight play in both front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2010 145,623 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 145,622 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 138,817 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

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

slight damage to offside rear lamp

temporary fuel cap fitted(locking type)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 134,843 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 134,840 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2006 130,232 miles

advise not the right fuel cap but ok for mot

advise off side rear indicator lens damage

advise rear number plate damage

Pass 17 Nov 2005 123,052 miles

cover on rear center lap seat belt buckle missing

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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G639 ARD is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G639 ARD, 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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G639 ARD is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 12 January 1990.

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