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H257 GJB

1990 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,252 mi
Last recorded172,252 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 GJB
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 172,252 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Unable to inspect front and rear pads due to wheel cap design

Fail 11 Oct 2010 172,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Unable to inspect front and rear pads due to wheel cap design

Pass 24 Feb 2009 164,141 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 160,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 157,032 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 157,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions not tested due to exhast blow.

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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H257 GJB is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H257 GJB, 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 H257 GJB registered?

H257 GJB is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H257 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H257 GJB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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