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J46 GCD

1992 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

179,692 mi
Last recorded179,692 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cd137,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ46 GCD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2008 179,692 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate faded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 176,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 176,120 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

front number plate faded

n/s handbrake low

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 7 Nov 2006 172,186 miles

see original vt32

Fail 3 Nov 2006 172,186 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

c.o weak

engine leaks oil

foglight switch tempramental

rear chassis sections corroded

rear wheel arches corroding

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2005 168,571 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 168,571 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre getting low on outside edge

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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J46 GCD is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1992 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 137,224 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J46 GCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J46 GCD registered?

J46 GCD is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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