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YBL 89

1990 Saab 9000 Cd

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,334 mi
Last recorded117,334 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000 Cd133,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBL 89
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 117,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 115,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 114,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 113,786 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 112,892 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 112,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded hose deteriorated ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 111,507 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 111,506 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,934 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 110,931 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 109,435 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,189 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 107,188 miles

Central Front Upper Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,659 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 104,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,168 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,999 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,747 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,004 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,004 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r fuel tank strap in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,134 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 84,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 73,600 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 73,552 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 69,898 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 69,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 64,434 miles

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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YBL 89 is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBL 89, 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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YBL 89 is a 1990 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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