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H478 UGP

1990 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,486 mi
Last recorded166,486 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 UGP
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 166,486 miles

Both outer CV gaiters are perished and splitting.

Exhaust leak from exhaust manifold.

Front suspension anti roll bar drop link bushes are perished and splitting.

Nearside front wheel inner rim dented.

Play in both steering track rod inner joints.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 165,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 165,638 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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H478 UGP is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H478 UGP, 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 H478 UGP registered?

H478 UGP is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H478 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H478 UGP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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