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E54 CGJ

1988 Saab 9000

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,579 mi
Last recorded166,579 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 166,579 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 166,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 166,403 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 165,471 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 165,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 164,789 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 163,935 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 163,212 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 163,212 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 161,859 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 160,652 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 160,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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E54 CGJ is a 1988 Saab 9000 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E54 CGJ, 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 E54 CGJ registered?

E54 CGJ is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E54 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E54 CGJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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