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P909 JSD

1996 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,827 mi
Last recorded126,827 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 JSD
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 126,827 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 126,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 121,284 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 121,198 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 120,101 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 119,218 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 119,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 116,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel filter and fittings are starting to become corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 116,576 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 114,989 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 110,774 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 110,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 110,010 miles

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

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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P909 JSD is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 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 P909 JSD, 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 30 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P909 JSD registered?

P909 JSD is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P909 JSD safe to buy?

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