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J749 PBU

1992 Saab 9000 CDI

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,869 mi
Last recorded188,869 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 CDI144,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ749 PBU
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 188,869 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 188,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

front nummber plate broken

Pass 23 Dec 2005 187,020 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 187,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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J749 PBU 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 J749 PBU, 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 J749 PBU registered?

J749 PBU is a 1992 Saab 9000 CDI, first registered on 6 February 1992.

Is J749 PBU safe to buy?

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