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J870 DGC

1991 Saab 9000 Cs

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,233 mi
Last recorded65,233 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 Cs148,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 DGC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,233 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2018 65,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,331 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,926 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 58,926 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 57,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,311 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 56,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,765 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,485 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 53,407 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,407 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2006 51,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 51,817 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 49,759 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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J870 DGC is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 148,160 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 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J870 DGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J870 DGC registered?

J870 DGC is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 29 November 1991.

Is J870 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J870 DGC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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