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J561 SHP

1992 Saab 9000 Cd

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

282,994 mi
Last recorded282,994 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cd137,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ561 SHP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 282,994 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General movement steering/suspension.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S mirror glass missing.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 282,994 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed positive to battery. (1.9.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General movement steering/suspension.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S mirror glass missing.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 273,308 miles

front brakes low

gearbox sounds noisy

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front floor corroded

offside front tyre low on tread

offside rear brake pipe looks corroded unable to asses due to coating

play at steering wheel

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2013 266,368 miles

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

beam image poor both headlamps

n/s/f lower ball joint poorly fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2013 266,348 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

beam image poor both headlamps

Fail 10 Dec 2013 266,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 248,281 miles

Air con belt missing

Radiator burst ADVISE replace radiator

Pass 28 Jan 2011 237,997 miles

ref number 489231521081 for advisorys

Fail 21 Jan 2011 237,986 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 May 2007 219,120 miles

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

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

engine oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 3 May 2007 219,120 miles

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

engine oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 24 Apr 2006 201,296 miles

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

rear suspension roll bar :D: bushes worn.rear outer brake pads low. hand brake travel.

Fail 19 Apr 2006 201,023 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre getting low, & nearside front tyre near limit

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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J561 SHP is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J561 SHP, 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 J561 SHP registered?

J561 SHP is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 26 February 1992.

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