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J981 TOL

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,465 mi
Last recorded173,465 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ981 TOL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 173,465 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 167,908 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 167,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 164,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front reg. plate deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

srs warning light staying on

Pass 18 Dec 2009 155,696 miles

Oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 148,139 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2008 142,477 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 134,465 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 128,037 miles

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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J981 TOL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J981 TOL, 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 30 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 J981 TOL registered?

J981 TOL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is J981 TOL safe to buy?

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