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J471 CHV

1991 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,197 mi
Last recorded146,197 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 CHV
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 146,197 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 138,777 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 138,773 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 130,646 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 123,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 117,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 110,944 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 110,940 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 105,603 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
Full Saab 9000 reliability report

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J471 CHV is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J471 CHV, 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 J471 CHV registered?

J471 CHV is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J471 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J471 CHV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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