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J479 LPO

1991 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,081 mi
Last recorded177,081 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 LPO
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 177,081 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 171,813 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2009 171,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2008 166,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

play in steering rack offside

Fail 17 Sep 2008 166,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

play in steering rack offside

Pass 11 Sep 2007 160,425 miles

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

sligth play in offside steering rack

sligth rubbing to nearside front inner wheel arch trim

Fail 10 Sep 2007 160,425 miles

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

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

slight play in orrside steering rack

sligth rubbing to nearside front inner wheel arch trim

Pass 26 Sep 2006 156,319 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 156,318 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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J479 LPO is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J479 LPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J479 LPO registered?

J479 LPO is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J479 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J479 LPO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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