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H457 FBY

1990 Saab 9000 I

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,665 mi
Last recorded201,665 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000 I148,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH457 FBY
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 201,665 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 201,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 196,063 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 196,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
5,154
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 30
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H457 FBY is a 1990 Saab 9000 I in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Saab 9000 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 148,456 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H457 FBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 I typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H457 FBY registered?

H457 FBY is a 1990 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 29 November 1990.

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