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J6 HJH

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,122 mi
Last recorded52,122 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 HJH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 52,122 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 52,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 50,398 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 48,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 48,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 47,497 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 46,918 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 46,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,586 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 46,586 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, rear bush of lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Does not turn hazard lights on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,562 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 46,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,059 miles

All four tyres are cracking on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2017 43,512 miles

All four tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,485 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 41,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,331 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,318 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,294 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,274 miles

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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J6 HJH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J6 HJH, 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 J6 HJH registered?

J6 HJH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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