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J97 WMO

1991 Saab 9000

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 WMO
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,739 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills and sill seams (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 97,737 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills and sill seams (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,532 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,403 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

both front anti roll bar links - washers deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

headlight patterens deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2014 94,093 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

headlight patterens deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside headlamp pattern deteriorating

Fail 9 Sep 2013 92,693 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside headlamp pattern deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 90,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front anti roll bar links [washers deteriorating]

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing and have cuts in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,360 miles

centre stop light inoperative

rear tyres perishing and showing wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2007 80,683 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 80,672 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perishing

nearside and offside front anti roll bar links [washers deteriorating]

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2006 78,503 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 76,650 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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J97 WMO is a 1991 Saab 9000 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J97 WMO, 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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J97 WMO is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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