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PXI 9005

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,108 mi
Last recorded151,108 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXI 9005
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 151,108 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 149,739 miles

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

Front steering rack area fluid leaking/weeping

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arch areas has some surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 149,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative and offside front adjusters not operating (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front steering rack area fluid leaking/weeping

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2013 149,230 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 149,230 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 164,678 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 164,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 162,199 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 162,199 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 150,125 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 150,116 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 136,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 120,881 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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PXI 9005 is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 131,953 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 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PXI 9005, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PXI 9005 registered?

PXI 9005 is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is PXI 9005 safe to buy?

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