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H16 SBB

1991 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

231,465 mi
Last recorded231,465 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 SBB
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 231,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 231,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 226,489 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 221,261 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 221,261 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 220,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 218,831 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 217,338 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 215,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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H16 SBB is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 138,040 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 H16 SBB, 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 35 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H16 SBB is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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