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J278 URD

1992 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,236 mi
Last recorded126,236 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo146,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 URD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 126,236 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 126,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 123,712 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 123,712 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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J278 URD is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 146,184 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 Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J278 URD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J278 URD registered?

J278 URD is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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