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H390 ECR

1991 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,426 mi
Last recorded129,426 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 Cd139,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH390 ECR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,426 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 129,286 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 128,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 128,711 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 128,706 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light glows after starting? may be normal ? (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe between silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose insecure retaining clips corroded through (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area extensively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to o/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 128,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe between centre and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to o/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake efficiency just met and may require attention

Pass 6 Oct 2017 126,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe between centre and rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 126,848 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip and main (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe between centre and rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 125,015 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower 1/4 panel badly corroded behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 125,014 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s90 o/s 150 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower 1/4 panel badly corroded behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 122,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears grease covered unable to inspect fully (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 122,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears grease covered unable to inspect fully (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 119,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

several brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Sep 2014 119,749 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

several brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Sep 2013 115,946 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

several brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Sep 2013 115,945 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

several brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Sep 2012 113,068 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 113,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

t/c light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 110,691 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 110,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 107,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2010 107,808 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,396 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 104,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,356 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 100,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 96,388 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 94,180 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp aim getting poor

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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H390 ECR is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 139,668 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H390 ECR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H390 ECR is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 12 February 1991.

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