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J779 TCF

1991 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,405 mi
Last recorded130,405 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ779 TCF
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2012 130,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both headlight beam images poor due to reduced light output

Both rear and offside front brake hose ferrules corroded and poor

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Play in steering column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 127,441 miles

both front antiroll bar link bar bushes perishing

chip in windscreen zone B

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipe ferauls corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 12,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

battery loose and terminals loose

front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

Pass 18 May 2010 123,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside handbrake performance poor

Fail 17 May 2010 123,601 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside handbrake performance poor

Pass 20 Jan 2009 120,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 120,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Play in steering column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 118,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 118,365 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 113,572 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 107,177 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
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J779 TCF is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J779 TCF, 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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J779 TCF is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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