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G8 JWK

1996 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,372 mi
Last recorded134,372 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 JWK
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 134,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged perished badly needs changing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perished badly needs changing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s and rear axle components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 134,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system under wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users under wheel arch poss brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged perished badly needs changing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perished badly needs changing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s and rear axle components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 134,298 miles

advise car under side showing signs of corrosion

advise plastic covers fitted to outer sills

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 5 Jul 2017 134,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers broken and perished (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush is worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on inner wing pannel (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on inner wing pannel (6.6.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise car under side showing signs of corrosion

advise plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 May 2016 134,264 miles

car under side front and rear corroded and all suspension componants are corroded

n/s o/s rear tyres are perished

vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30 cm of tow bar mounting n/s o/s rear inner wings

Fail 27 Apr 2016 134,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light is lit on the dash (5.4.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s o/s rear inner wings (6.6.6)

car under side front and rear corroded and all suspension components are corroded

n/s o/s rear tyres are perished

Pass 29 Apr 2015 134,114 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise car underside showing signs of corrosion covers fitted to both outer sills

advise rear exhaust mounting rubber split and front down pipe rubber mount split

Fail 29 Apr 2015 134,114 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise car underside showing signs of corrosion covers fitted to both outer sills

advise hand brake has long travel (high)

advise rear exhaust mounting rubber split and front down pipe rubber mount split

Pass 25 Mar 2014 133,559 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front tyre perished

Fail 24 Mar 2014 133,558 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 133,418 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car under side showing signs of corrosion

exhaust loose on manifold

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 22 Apr 2013 133,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car under side showing signs of corrosion

exhaust loose on manifold and exhaust mounting rubbers (perished)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 131,138 miles

advise battery insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2012 131,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

adavise n/s/r tyre slightly perished

advise battery insecure

advise n/s/f tyre slightly perished

advise o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Jan 2011 130,834 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 130,834 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 130,660 miles

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

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

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

drivers wiperblade split on ends

Pass 11 Jun 2008 129,115 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 129,115 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 124,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 114,519 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 114,519 miles

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

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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G8 JWK is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 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 G8 JWK, 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 30 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G8 JWK is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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