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E566 CJX

1987 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,168 mi
Last recorded139,168 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Saab 9000127,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE566 CJX
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 139,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

corrosion front and rear brake hose ferrules

corrosion n/s rear wheel arch

damage n/s rear lens

handbrake long

wipers starting to smear

Fail 11 Jan 2008 139,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

corrosion front and rear brake hose ferrules

corrosion n/s rear wheel arch

damage n/s rear lens

handbrake long

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Jan 2007 138,329 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

corrosion front and rear brake hose ferrules

corrosion o/s/door sill

corrosion wheel arches

handbrake long

Fail 20 Jan 2006 137,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hose feralls slightly corroded

n/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear wheel arch/body corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2006 137,087 miles

front brake hose feralls slightly corroded

n/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear wheel arch/body corroded

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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E566 CJX is a 1987 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 127,483 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 E566 CJX, 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 39 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 E566 CJX registered?

E566 CJX is a 1987 Saab 9000, first registered on 19 August 1987.

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