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J432 ESN

1991 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,641 mi
Last recorded43,641 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ432 ESN
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,641 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides rear upper tie rod body mountings showing corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2009 43,638 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides rear upper tie rod body mountings showing corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,630 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 42,630 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres soft

nearside rack boot twisted

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,537 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside handbrake reading low

205/55 VR15 - Rear tyres cracking

All brake discs corroded

Quite a lot of corrosion at suspension components

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
Full Saab 9000 reliability report

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J432 ESN is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J432 ESN, 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 J432 ESN registered?

J432 ESN is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 24 October 1991.

Is J432 ESN safe to buy?

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