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J545 VRX

1992 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,589 mi
Last recorded174,589 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000133,949 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ545 VRX
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 174,589 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 174,588 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 166,298 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 166,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 161,208 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 161,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 155,537 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 155,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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J545 VRX is a 1992 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 133,949 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J545 VRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J545 VRX registered?

J545 VRX is a 1992 Saab 9000, first registered on 8 June 1992.

Is J545 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J545 VRX shows 8 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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