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J174 FRH

1991 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,000 mi
Last recorded138,000 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 Cs148,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ174 FRH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 138,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 137,287 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 136,521 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 135,452 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 134,047 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013
Pass 3 Jul 2012 131,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine mounting worn.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 130,508 miles

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 25 Jun 2011 130,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 Jul 2010 129,461 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 129,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 128,293 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 126,933 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 126,933 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 125,770 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 125,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 123,988 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 12,297 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 12,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J174 FRH is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J174 FRH, 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 J174 FRH registered?

J174 FRH is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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