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H557 PSX

1991 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,978 mi
Last recorded164,978 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH557 PSX
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 164,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre rear upper stop lamp disconnected

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorated

nearside and offside lower rear quarter panels corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2010 164,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre rear upper stop lamp disconnected

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorated

nearside and offside lower rear quarter panels corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2009 158,075 miles

n/s front door corroded at bottom.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 158,074 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

n/s front door corroded at bottom.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 151,162 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 143,741 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 135,606 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 135,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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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H557 PSX is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 138,040 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 H557 PSX, 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 35 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H557 PSX is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 27 June 1991.

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