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H48 XBD

1990 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,628 mi
Last recorded98,628 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH48 XBD
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,628 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,036 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 98,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,993 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 96,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 96,011 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,057 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,465 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,025 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 94,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,696 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 93,696 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 92,488 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,765 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 91,023 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 89,917 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,786 miles

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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H48 XBD is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H48 XBD, 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

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What year was H48 XBD registered?

H48 XBD is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 29 October 1990.

Is H48 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H48 XBD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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