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J489 OPA

1991 Saab 9000 Cde

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,971 mi
Last recorded103,971 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 OPA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 103,971 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 103,967 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

aims on lower limits

engine oil leaks

rear suspension rubbers agecracking

rear suspension rusting badly

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Feb 2007 98,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre low

oil staines around steering rack area

Pass 2 Feb 2006 88,991 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 88,991 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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J489 OPA is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cde in Green 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 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 124,218 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J489 OPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J489 OPA registered?

J489 OPA is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 10 August 1991.

Is J489 OPA safe to buy?

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