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J527 VRX

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,422 mi
Last recorded154,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ527 VRX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2011 154,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

plastic cill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection

unable to clearly inspect front & rear brake pads

Pass 23 Jun 2010 150,416 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

plastic outer cill covers fitted not allowing a full corrosion check

rear registration plate weathered

unable to clearly inspect any of the brake pads

underbody surface corrosion e.g jacking points and all rear suspension (torsion) components

Fail 22 Jun 2010 150,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

plastic outer cill covers fitted not allowing a full corrosion check

rear registration plate weathered

unable to clearly inspect any of the brake pads

underbody surface corrosion e.g jacking points and all rear suspension (torsion) components

Pass 19 May 2009 147,097 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

early signs of uneven tread wear detected at offside front tyre (inside edge)

rear registration plate weathered

unable to clearly inspect front brake pads

underbody surface corrosion detected

Fail 19 May 2009 147,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

early signs of uneven tread wear detected at offside front tyre (inside edge)

unable to clearly inspect front brake pads

underbody surface corrosion detected

Pass 6 May 2008 143,591 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2008 143,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 137,534 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear number plate slightly distorted

Pass 22 May 2006 129,563 miles

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

N/S/F head light reflector failing.

rear no. plate discoloured

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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J527 VRX is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J527 VRX, 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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J527 VRX is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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