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J32 MBW

1991 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,548 mi
Last recorded175,548 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ32 MBW
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 175,548 miles

Battery loose

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

Front sub frame damaged & offside front sub frame mounting perishing

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

Off & nearside front brake discs badly corroded & very strongly advise change out

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear door wont open from inner handle

offside front brake pipe going to hose corroded

possible power steering fluid leak at pump area ( underside of engine at pump area covered with engine oil )

Fail 30 May 2012 174,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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 passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Battery loose

Both front brake discs badly corroded & near fail limit ( strongly advise change out )

Brake pipe going to offside front hose corroded

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

Front sub frame damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

possible power steering fluid leak at pump area

Fail 6 Apr 2012 172,206 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery loose

Both front brake discs corroded & near fail limit ( strongly advise change out )

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 157,323 miles

engine mountings weak

rear an ti roll bar mounting bushes wearing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 156,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear an ti roll bar mounting bushes wearing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 140,156 miles

nearside rear door not opening

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2010 139,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear door not opening

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2009 120,785 miles

engine smoke

fronr subframe damaged

nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2009 120,755 miles

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

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

engine smoke

fronr subframe damaged

nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2008 112,156 miles

rear brake pads low

rear quarter panel damaged at nearside

Fail 11 Mar 2008 111,138 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake pads low

rear quarter panel damaged at nearside

Pass 29 Mar 2007 93,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 93,005 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre low tread, windcsreen,chip in zone a less than 25mm.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,425 miles

oil leak

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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J32 MBW is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J32 MBW, 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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J32 MBW is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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