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H122 YLG

1991 Saab 9000 I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,711 mi
Last recorded150,711 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 I142,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH122 YLG
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 150,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Insufficient engine oil to carry out test,2lts added to acheive minimum level.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front seat belt stalk release button damaged but still working.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2009 150,711 miles

Oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Insufficient engine oil to carry out test,2lts added to acheive minimum level.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front seat belt stalk release button damaged but still working.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 139,761 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2008 139,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 130,516 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 130,516 miles

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

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

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

both headlight reflectors tarnished & both headlights very poor pattern just acceptable for test.

nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge.

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes worn.

rear axle panhard rod bent.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 119,010 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 119,010 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
5,154
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 30
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H122 YLG is a 1991 Saab 9000 I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 142,894 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H122 YLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 I typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H122 YLG registered?

H122 YLG is a 1991 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 26 March 1991.

Is H122 YLG safe to buy?

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