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J900 OSC

1997 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,899 mi
Last recorded112,899 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 OSC
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 112,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 112,899 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,436 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks but not through to cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks but through to cords

Offside Front tyre has cracks but not through to cords

oil leak

unable to check body sills due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

unable to check sill due to plastic covers

Fail 3 Sep 2014 84,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check sill due to plastic covers

Pass 13 Oct 2012 84,207 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 84,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,721 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 80,719 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 68,708 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 64,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,371 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 55,511 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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J900 OSC is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 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 J900 OSC, 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 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J900 OSC registered?

J900 OSC is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is J900 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 OSC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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