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J600 JAL

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,979 mi
Last recorded126,979 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 JAL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 126,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 123,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 121,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 121,104 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 117,472 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 117,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 114,663 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,632 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 112,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,801 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 107,447 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 104,663 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box split (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,929 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,730 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 93,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,815 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,979 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 89,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,956 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 80,776 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,035 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,190 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 68,135 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 64,953 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 64,953 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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J600 JAL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 125,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J600 JAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J600 JAL registered?

J600 JAL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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