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H744 LOB

1990 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

190,917 mi
Last recorded190,917 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH744 LOB
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2025 190,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch taped up

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wing panel corroded

Offside Front wheel arch taped up

Offside Rear inner wing panel corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 190,148 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch taped up

Nearside Rear Inner wing panel corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch taped up

Offside Rear Inner wing panel corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 188,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch taped

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wing panel corrode

Offside Front wheel arch taped

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner wing panel corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2023 188,359 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch taped up

Nearside Rear Inner wing panel corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch taped up

Offside Rear Inner wing panel corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 183,621 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 183,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 179,362 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 176,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. 185/65R15.88H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 171,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Caliper to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 166,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 161,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. 185/65R15. 88H. Maxxis (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 155,798 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 150,730 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 150,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 144,667 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 144,655 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 139,110 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 139,106 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

fuel filler neck retaining clip snapped and insecure

nearside handbrake perfomance very low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 134,424 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 130,556 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear brake discs slight corrosion/pitting

Pass 8 Jul 2010 124,284 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 124,217 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 119,565 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 119,535 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

c/v clip o/s front slightly loose

Fail 31 Jul 2008 114,908 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 114,908 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 108,342 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 108,342 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 101,282 miles

heavy rust on offside rear brake pipe

slight play in both rear aunti-roll bar rubber bushes

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
Full Saab 9000 reliability report

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H744 LOB is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 H744 LOB, 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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H744 LOB is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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