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J938 VHK

1991 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,668 mi
Last recorded105,668 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ938 VHK
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,668 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort slightly reduced due to new pads/caliper fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,007 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 103,016 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 101,042 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,060 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 99,491 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 99,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 97,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 96,606 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 96,605 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 95,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside + nearside head lamps poor beam pattern

Pass 24 Jul 2008 94,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 94,126 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 93,496 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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J938 VHK is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J938 VHK, 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 J938 VHK registered?

J938 VHK is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J938 VHK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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