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J173 DGT

1991 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,365 mi
Last recorded109,365 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 DGT
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 109,365 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 109,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,493 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 107,491 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,771 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 105,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 104,906 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 104,872 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 102,763 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 97,599 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 97,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 95,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 91,934 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 91,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2006 88,642 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 88,642 miles

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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J173 DGT is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 138,040 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 J173 DGT, 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 35 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J173 DGT registered?

J173 DGT is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 23 December 1991.

Is J173 DGT safe to buy?

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