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G857 SWV

1990 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,225 mi
Last recorded47,225 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000 Cd133,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG857 SWV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 47,225 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 46,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,114 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 44,407 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,360 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 42,361 miles

Boot floor corroded - outside of any prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,204 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 40,204 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,837 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,262 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,853 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,917 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,391 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 35,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,737 miles

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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G857 SWV is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 G857 SWV, 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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What year was G857 SWV registered?

G857 SWV is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G857 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G857 SWV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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