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J641 HFE

1991 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

192,152 mi
Last recorded192,152 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ641 HFE
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 192,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper splitting

Fail 8 Nov 2011 192,150 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper splitting

Pass 11 Nov 2010 190,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 188,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 188,774 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 188,335 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Nov 2008 188,335 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear number plate deteriorating

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s wiper splitting

Pass 1 Nov 2007 185,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2007 185,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2006 181,161 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 181,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/f suspension bush support bracket deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2005 163,917 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 163,917 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f fog lamp broken

rear number plate deteriorating

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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J641 HFE is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 J641 HFE, 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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J641 HFE is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 19 October 1991.

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