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J478 UCF

1992 Saab 9000 Cd

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,237 mi
Last recorded148,237 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cd137,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 UCF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 148,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

beam patterns slightly diffused

Pass 27 Nov 2007 146,579 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2007 146,578 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 143,275 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 143,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2005 139,550 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2005 139,550 miles

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

oil leak

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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J478 UCF is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J478 UCF, 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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J478 UCF is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 17 March 1992.

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