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J820 VGM

1992 Saab 9000 Cd

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

145,659 mi
Last recorded145,659 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cd137,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ820 VGM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 145,659 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 145,659 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 139,830 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 139,830 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 139,614 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 134,421 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 134,421 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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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J820 VGM is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J820 VGM, 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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J820 VGM is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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