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J394 UCF

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

221,652 mi
Last recorded221,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ394 UCF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 221,652 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 220,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 218,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 218,832 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front undertray loose

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 217,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 216,791 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 216,791 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 214,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING AT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view DAMAGE AT TOP OF SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps ROTARY SWITCH FAULTY (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNT TO CHASIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ANTI-BAR MOUNT TO CHASIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 214,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK LEAKING (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING AT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view DAMAGE AT TOP OF SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps ROTARY SWITCH FAULTY (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNT TO CHASIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ANTI-BAR MOUNT TO CHASIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 210,743 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre sidewalls /tread

slight damage to metal power steering pipe

Fail 20 Mar 2018 210,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre sidewalls /tread

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

slight damage to metal power steering pipe

Pass 20 Mar 2017 206,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 206,689 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 205,317 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front lower wishbone inner sleeve support broken [ retaining bolt still in place ]

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracks in sidewalls and worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 204,365 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s door mirror assembly insecure

n/s/r tyre cracks in tread pattern

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracks in sidewall

rear exhaust box damaged and slight exhaust gas leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 204,365 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s door mirror assembly insecure

n/s/r tyre cracks in tread pattern

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracks in sidewall

rear exhaust box damaged and slight exhaust gas leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 201,677 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 201,560 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2012 198,139 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 198,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 191,691 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 186,917 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 186,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2007 181,883 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 181,883 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 171,741 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 171,741 miles

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

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

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

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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J394 UCF is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1992 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 136,656 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 J394 UCF, 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 34 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J394 UCF is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 9 January 1992.

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