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J835 NVS

1991 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,441 mi
Last recorded197,441 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ835 NVS
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2009 197,441 miles

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

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure.

Both outer sills covered.

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

General underbody corrosion.

Slight play in both rear wishbone bushes.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 188,868 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 184,634 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 184,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 181,318 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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J835 NVS is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J835 NVS, 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 J835 NVS registered?

J835 NVS is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J835 NVS safe to buy?

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