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H224 XYA

1991 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,005 mi
Last recorded121,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH224 XYA
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 121,005 miles

Oil leak

engine rattles

Fail 14 Jun 2011 121,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine rattles

Fail 28 Apr 2010 120,818 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 120,818 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 120,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 119,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle beam corroded

rears and n/s front wheels slightly buckled

Fail 22 Apr 2008 119,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle beam corroded

rears and n/s front wheels slightly buckled

Pass 20 Nov 2006 116,871 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 116,871 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2005 114,399 miles

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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H224 XYA is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H224 XYA, 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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What year was H224 XYA registered?

H224 XYA is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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