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J653 WTW

1991 Saab 9000 Cs

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,153 mi
Last recorded169,153 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 Cs148,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 WTW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 169,153 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

nearside front wing corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2010 169,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 164,192 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 164,192 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 159,635 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 159,635 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 152,456 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 152,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 143,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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
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J653 WTW is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J653 WTW, 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 J653 WTW registered?

J653 WTW is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 22 November 1991.

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