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H389 YYJ

1990 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,488 mi
Last recorded138,488 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH389 YYJ
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 138,488 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 138,481 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2009 132,908 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 132,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 129,317 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 129,317 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

brake fluid level low

bumper damage

corrosion to brake servo unions

corrosion to inner/outer sils

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to wheel arches

gerenal heavy corrosion to vehicle body sills

o/s/f wheel rim damage

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2008 125,155 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 125,142 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 119,431 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 119,430 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to inner front seals † †rear metal brake pipes and unions corroded † †tank strips corroded † †o/s door panel corroded † †

damage to rear bumper † †corrosion to brake pipes under bottont by servo † †dampness to power steering pipes † †both front back plate corroded † †rear plastic sill covers fitted † †brake pipe front to rear cover in underseal

n/s/r disc pitted † †front disc pitted † †slight play in steering

Pass 12 Jan 2006 115,216 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 115,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsr tyre sidewall perished

unable to check rear seat belts due to rear seats fitted

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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H389 YYJ is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H389 YYJ, 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 H389 YYJ registered?

H389 YYJ is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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