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H290 XYJ

1990 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,606 mi
Last recorded168,606 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH290 XYJ
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 168,606 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 16,859 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 158,388 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 158,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

front number plate damaged †fuel tank straps corroded

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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H290 XYJ is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H290 XYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H290 XYJ registered?

H290 XYJ is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H290 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H290 XYJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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