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H785 CAV

1990 Saab 9000 I

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,890 mi
Last recorded158,890 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000 I148,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH785 CAV
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 158,890 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriated

Fail 5 Sep 2008 158,314 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 149,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 141,831 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 141,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion to front subframe mounting.

nearside rear flexi ferule corroded.

rear offside brake pipe starting to corrode.

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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H785 CAV is a 1990 Saab 9000 I in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Saab 9000 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 148,456 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 H785 CAV, 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 36 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 H785 CAV registered?

H785 CAV is a 1990 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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