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J976 SGM

1991 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,818 mi
Last recorded135,818 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 SGM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 135,818 miles

Center exhaust blowing

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

Near side headlamp output low

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 133,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

hand brake travel high

Fail 18 Aug 2011 133,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 Aug 2010 131,465 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 131,365 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Water leak from water pump

Pass 29 Aug 2009 131,365 miles

Front number plate cracked

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Water leak from water pump

Fail 23 May 2008 129,665 miles

Battery insicure

Both front headlamps patten hazy

Both front tyres worn on edges

Hand brake travel high

Near side bottom ball joint play

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Off side rear lens damaged

Off side rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blowing

Smear on wipers

Pass 23 May 2008 129,665 miles

Battery insicure

Both front headlamps patten hazy

Both front tyres worn on edges

Hand brake travel high

Near side bottom ball joint play

Off side rear lens damaged

Off side rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blowing

Smear on wipers

Pass 6 Apr 2007 123,722 miles

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

Near side inner wheel arch insicure

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

smear on wipers

Pass 31 Mar 2006 118,719 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 118,719 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J976 SGM is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J976 SGM, 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 J976 SGM registered?

J976 SGM is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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