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H229 AYJ

1990 Saab 9000 Cd

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,125 mi
Last recorded99,125 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000 Cd133,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 AYJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 99,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

front brake bake plates corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 99,125 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

front brake bake plates corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 93,695 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,364 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 88,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 83,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front registration plate crecked

temp gauge showing high

Pass 27 Oct 2009 83,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front registration plate crecked

temp gauge showing high

Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,482 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 75,378 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,707 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 69,487 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 69,437 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 63,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 63,924 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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H229 AYJ is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H229 AYJ, 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 H229 AYJ registered?

H229 AYJ is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 27 December 1990.

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