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E184 GJN

1988 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,638 mi
Last recorded136,638 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE184 GJN
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 136,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 128,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,855 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 98,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,318 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

various underside components corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 95,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

various underside components corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 95,231 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside components corroded

Fail 27 May 2019 95,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed at front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed at front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside components corroded

spare wheel well holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,991 miles

most underside components corroded

spare wheel well holed

Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,991 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

most underside components corroded

spare wheel well holed

Fail 17 May 2018 94,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

all brake discs slightly corroded

hole in spare wheel well

most underside components corroded

possible roughness at offside rear wheel bearing, difficult to check due to corroded brake disc

Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,873 miles

light corrosion on brake discs

offside front suspension arm corroded

spare wheel well holed

Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,862 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind nsr wheel to left of spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind osr wheel to right of spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Spare wheel well holed but not 30cm from suspension or structural components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 94,536 miles

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)

spare wheel area corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,457 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 94,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front discs rusted pitted

Pass 26 May 2010 93,010 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 90,337 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 88,967 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 88,966 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 88,197 miles

adjustable steering column insecure

top hose clip on fuel filler pipe corroded and insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2005 87,881 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 87,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes binding

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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E184 GJN is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1988 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 125,476 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E184 GJN, 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 38 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E184 GJN registered?

E184 GJN is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E184 GJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E184 GJN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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