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J38 VEF

1992 Saab 9000 Cs I

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,332 mi
Last recorded161,332 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs I147,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 VEF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2008 161,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear Seatbelt plastic cover missing

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 158,068 miles

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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J38 VEF is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs I in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J38 VEF, 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 J38 VEF registered?

J38 VEF is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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