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H78 AEW

1990 Saab 9000

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,388 mi
Last recorded187,388 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH78 AEW
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 187,388 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 182,533 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 182,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 174,834 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres just legal. both rears very badly cracking also.

Fail 14 Dec 2005 174,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres in very bad condition, perished and splitting. also low on tread.

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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H78 AEW is a 1990 Saab 9000 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H78 AEW, 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 H78 AEW registered?

H78 AEW is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 21 August 1990.

Is H78 AEW safe to buy?

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