CarVerify

Free Car Check

J85 EGE

1991 Saab 9000 I

Grey Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,146 mi
Last recorded97,146 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 I142,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 EGE
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 97,146 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 97,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 97,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 92,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 91,954 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 87,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 83,522 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 83,522 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear fuel tank strap corroded

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
5,154
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 30
Full Saab 9000 I reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J85 EGE is a 1991 Saab 9000 I in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 142,894 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J85 EGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 I typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J85 EGE?

You can check the full history of J85 EGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J85 EGE registered?

J85 EGE is a 1991 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 9 September 1991.

Is J85 EGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J85 EGE shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J85 EGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J85 EGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.