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979 VY

1991 Saab 9000 Cd

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,135 mi
Last recorded136,135 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 Cd139,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration979 VY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 136,135 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 136,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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979 VY is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cd in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 139,668 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 979 VY, 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 35 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 979 VY registered?

979 VY is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 979 VY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 979 VY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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