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S489 TJX

1985 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,925 mi
Last recorded100,925 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 TJX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 100,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 90,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 90,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,096 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 81,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 72,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 72,657 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 72,657 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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S489 TJX is a 1985 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S489 TJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 41 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S489 TJX registered?

S489 TJX is a 1985 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is S489 TJX safe to buy?

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