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J966 BRS

1992 Saab 9000 CDI

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,350 mi
Last recorded96,350 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 CDI144,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ966 BRS
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 96,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL LINE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Mar 2007 94,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2006 82,997 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 82,997 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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J966 BRS is a 1992 Saab 9000 CDI in Green 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 J966 BRS, 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 J966 BRS registered?

J966 BRS is a 1992 Saab 9000 CDI, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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