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J78 VDP

1992 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,065 mi
Last recorded85,065 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000133,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 VDP
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 May 2010 85,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,373 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 83,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 83,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 83,100 miles

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

oil leak

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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J78 VDP is a 1992 Saab 9000 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J78 VDP, 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.

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What year was J78 VDP registered?

J78 VDP is a 1992 Saab 9000, first registered on 23 March 1992.

Is J78 VDP safe to buy?

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