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H234 GKC

1990 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,310 mi
Last recorded183,310 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 GKC
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 183,310 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 183,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

n/s/and o/s/f brake back plates croded

Pass 2 May 2014 173,259 miles

Oil leak

front near side and off side tyers have small crackes on inner walls

Fail 1 May 2014 173,256 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front near side and off side tyers have small crackes on inner walls

Pass 14 Nov 2012 166,728 miles

coolant sys leak

near side front chassi s/croded

Fail 10 Nov 2012 166,728 miles

Nearside 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 Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant sys leak

near side front chassi s/croded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 163,877 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 161,061 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 161,061 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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H234 GKC is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 137,170 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 H234 GKC, 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 36 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H234 GKC registered?

H234 GKC is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is H234 GKC safe to buy?

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