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J977 XPU

1991 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

145,540 mi
Last recorded145,540 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 XPU
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2006 145,540 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 145,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 145,183 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

right rear tyre cracking

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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J977 XPU is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J977 XPU, 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 J977 XPU registered?

J977 XPU is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 5 December 1991.

Is J977 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J977 XPU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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