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J986 DGK

1991 Saab 9000 Cs

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

157,640 mi
Last recorded157,640 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 Cs148,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ986 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2009 157,640 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 153,344 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 153,344 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 153,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 146,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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J986 DGK is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 148,160 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 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J986 DGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J986 DGK registered?

J986 DGK is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 6 December 1991.

Is J986 DGK safe to buy?

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