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G88 XNK

1990 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

203,296 mi
Last recorded203,296 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000 Cd133,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG88 XNK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 203,296 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 203,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers Seat Has Play In Rails

N/S/R Seat Belt Locking Mechanism Button Missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 192,215 miles

sills coverer by plastic trims unable to inspect propley

Fail 13 Aug 2011 192,209 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

sills coverer by plastic trims unable to inspect propley

Fail 23 Jul 2011 190,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 178,639 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuel breather pipe split at rear

Fail 9 Jul 2010 17,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuel breather pipe split at rear

Pass 1 Aug 2009 168,360 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 168,360 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 156,055 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 156,055 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 156,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside front floor/jacking point damaged

offside front floor/jacking point damaged

screen wash valve faulty

Pass 20 Jul 2007 151,243 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 151,241 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 149,981 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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G88 XNK is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 G88 XNK, 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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G88 XNK is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 6 March 1990.

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