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J227 BWY

1992 Saab 9000 Cs I

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,817 mi
Last recorded136,817 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs I147,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 BWY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 136,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 130,066 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 129,927 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 123,386 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 122,926 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs I?

Based on 1,191 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,084
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
constant velocity joint gaiter split 90
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
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J227 BWY is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs I in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Saab 9000 Cs I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 147,038 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 I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J227 BWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs I typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J227 BWY registered?

J227 BWY is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J227 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J227 BWY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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