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J227 OBW

1991 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,708 mi
Last recorded165,708 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 Cd139,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 OBW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 165,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 165,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 159,846 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 159,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 152,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate deteriorating

possible coolant leak [4 litres added]

Fail 30 Apr 2009 151,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate deteriorating

possible coolant leak [4 litres added]

Pass 21 May 2008 148,401 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack in inner joints showing wear

Fail 19 May 2008 148,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

steering rack in inner joints showing wear

Pass 9 Aug 2007 146,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2006 140,912 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 140,911 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre outer wall has a minor cut and perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2005 132,877 miles

slight clunk from nearside rear caliper , also slightly lower effort recorded aswell

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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J227 OBW is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 139,668 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J227 OBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J227 OBW registered?

J227 OBW is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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