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J797 RRD

1991 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,267 mi
Last recorded146,267 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 RRD
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 146,267 miles

headlamp images giving poor images

nearside front tyre has a mail in edge of tread/sidewall

rear anti roll bar bushes have sligght play

rear flexi brake hoses starting to corrode

steering column has slight play

wiper blades split

Pass 18 Jul 2008 145,571 miles

fuel tank straps corroding

jubilee clips missing from fuel filler neck

o/s handbrake at low limit

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear brake flexi ends corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2008 145,571 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

fuel tank straps corroding

jubilee clips missing from fuel filler neck

o/s handbrake at low limit

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear brake flexi ends corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007

1 fuel tank strap weakened by corrosion

hand brake on lowest performance

headlamps dim

rear brake flexi unions corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2006 143,225 miles

front headlamps slightly yellow

hand brake on lowest performance

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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J797 RRD is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J797 RRD, 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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What year was J797 RRD registered?

J797 RRD is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 19 September 1991.

Is J797 RRD safe to buy?

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