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J170 NLN

1991 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,123 mi
Last recorded214,123 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 Cs148,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 NLN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 214,123 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 214,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 203,498 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 203,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

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J170 NLN is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J170 NLN, 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 J170 NLN registered?

J170 NLN is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 12 December 1991.

Is J170 NLN safe to buy?

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