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C718 JAM

1985 Saab 9000

Cream Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,099 mi
Last recorded81,099 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC718 JAM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,099 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,595 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 73,466 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% n/s/r lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 70,278 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,075 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 68,442 miles

n/s parking brake slightly lazy

slight park brake travel

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,064 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,771 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 66,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,384 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 66,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
Full Saab 9000 reliability report

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C718 JAM is a 1985 Saab 9000 in Cream with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C718 JAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 41 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C718 JAM registered?

C718 JAM is a 1985 Saab 9000, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C718 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C718 JAM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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