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J612 OPP

1991 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

211,571 mi
Last recorded211,571 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ612 OPP
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 211,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 208,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 208,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 206,811 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 203,590 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 201,885 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Pass 13 Apr 2019 197,547 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 194,426 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 193,056 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 191,139 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 191,139 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sillat rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 189,632 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 186,885 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 186,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 182,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 182,646 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 176,845 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 176,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 172,865 miles

Headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 172,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 165,244 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 156,098 miles

All brake discs worn

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust in poor condition

Offside front tyre poor condition and wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 151,781 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 146,782 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 142,462 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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J612 OPP is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J612 OPP, 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 J612 OPP registered?

J612 OPP is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 22 November 1991.

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