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H985 JNF

1990 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

186,262 mi
Last recorded186,262 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000 Cd133,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 JNF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 186,262 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Dec 2023 186,262 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Nov 2023 186,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2022 186,198 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 186,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 186,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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 inadequately clipped or supported to brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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H985 JNF is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 133,084 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H985 JNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H985 JNF registered?

H985 JNF is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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