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H952 DJF

1990 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,455 mi
Last recorded173,455 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH952 DJF
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 173,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strongly advise repair (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion over all suspension components

Fail 9 Sep 2024 173,439 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor pan rusted and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strongly advise repair (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion over all suspension components

Pass 14 Sep 2023 172,021 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 171,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to all front and rear suspension components and jacking points

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 170,236 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 167,693 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 167,693 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 166,473 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 164,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 163,216 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 163,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 161,145 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 158,382 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 158,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 154,167 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 152,437 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 150,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 149,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 149,231 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 147,640 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 145,963 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 143,095 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 141,401 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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H952 DJF is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H952 DJF, 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 H952 DJF registered?

H952 DJF is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H952 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H952 DJF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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