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C78 VJU

1986 Saab 9000

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,169 mi
Last recorded79,169 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Saab 9000106,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC78 VJU
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 79,169 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,431 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 73,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

bonnet will not stay up on own

Pass 17 Dec 2007 72,819 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 72,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,185 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 70,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
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C78 VJU is a 1986 Saab 9000 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 106,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C78 VJU, 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 40 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C78 VJU registered?

C78 VJU is a 1986 Saab 9000, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C78 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C78 VJU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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