CarVerify

Free Car Check

H292 POC

1990 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,773 mi
Last recorded187,773 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH292 POC
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 187,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 187,067 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 186,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 186,224 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 185,819 miles

Central Exhaust section has small hole and deteriorating.

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

Fail 2 May 2017 185,809 miles

Central Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Central Exhaust section has small hole and deteriorating.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 184,034 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 183,392 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 183,389 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 181,746 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 181,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 178,879 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 178,879 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 177,879 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 177,877 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 175,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 175,493 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 175,493 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 175,434 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 175,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Saab 9000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H292 POC is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H292 POC, 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

How do I check the history of H292 POC?

You can check the full history of H292 POC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H292 POC registered?

H292 POC is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H292 POC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H292 POC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H292 POC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H292 POC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.