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J294 GAM

1991 Saab 9000

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,109 mi
Last recorded143,109 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2005
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ294 GAM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2005 143,109 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 143,109 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

outer sills covered

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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J294 GAM is a 1991 Saab 9000 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J294 GAM, 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 J294 GAM registered?

J294 GAM is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 20 September 1991.

Is J294 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J294 GAM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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