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J986 TEC

1991 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,343 mi
Last recorded120,343 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ986 TEC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 120,343 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 107,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 95,711 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 95,336 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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J986 TEC is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J986 TEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J986 TEC registered?

J986 TEC is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 13 September 1991.

Is J986 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J986 TEC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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