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G961 JHB

1990 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,210 mi
Last recorded201,210 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Saab 9000137,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 JHB
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 201,210 miles

As previously listed

Fail 11 Jul 2007 201,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear of both mainline brake pipes have corossion forming

Pass 21 Jul 2006 193,011 miles

both front wishbone arm rear mounting,s worn.

o/s/f inner plastic wheel arch cover loose at base.

Fail 20 Jul 2006 193,003 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both front wishbone arm rear mounting bushes worn

Pass 21 Jul 2005 184,976 miles

Both front wheels have slight distortion to inner rim side walls.

Handbrake at minimum acceptable level of efficiency !

n/s/r tyre has nail in Tread !

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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G961 JHB is a 1990 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 137,170 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 G961 JHB, 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 36 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G961 JHB registered?

G961 JHB is a 1990 Saab 9000, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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