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J281 JOR

1991 Saab 9000 I

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,602 mi
Last recorded169,602 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 I142,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 JOR
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 169,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 164,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2007 158,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty and detetiorating

front number plate cracked and starting to detetiorate

power steering leak from possible power steering pump

slight handbrake travel

Pass 18 Jan 2007 158,261 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system rusty and detetiorating

front number plate cracked and starting to detetiorate

power steering leak from possible power steering pump

slight handbrake travel

Fail 18 Jan 2006 152,035 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished and started to crack

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perishing and starting to crack to outer sidewall

o/s/f steering rack gaiter in poor condition, perished and twisted

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2006 152,035 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished and started to crack

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre perishing and starting to crack to outer sidewall

o/s/f steering rack gaiter in poor condition, perished and twisted

rear brake discs rusty

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
5,154
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 30
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J281 JOR is a 1991 Saab 9000 I in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 142,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J281 JOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 I typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J281 JOR registered?

J281 JOR is a 1991 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 30 December 1991.

Is J281 JOR safe to buy?

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