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J521 ATO

1992 Saab 9000 CDI

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,953 mi
Last recorded124,953 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 CDI144,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ521 ATO
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2007 124,953 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 124,953 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 118,120 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 118,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI?

Based on 498 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,635
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
constant velocity joint gaiter split 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
position lamp(s) not working 27
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J521 ATO is a 1992 Saab 9000 CDI in Blue 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 CDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.9% with a typical mileage of 144,502 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 CDI fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J521 ATO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J521 ATO registered?

J521 ATO is a 1992 Saab 9000 CDI, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J521 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J521 ATO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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