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J970 TJB

1992 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,419 mi
Last recorded141,419 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000133,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 TJB
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 141,419 miles

185/65/15h. both ns tyres on 2mm. limit = 1.6mm

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

engine/g/box oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2008 141,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

185/65/15h. both ns tyres on 2mm. limit = 1.6mm

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

engine/g/box oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 135,634 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 135,634 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2006 128,159 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 128,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

severe oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2005 122,680 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 122,641 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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J970 TJB is a 1992 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J970 TJB, 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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J970 TJB is a 1992 Saab 9000, first registered on 21 January 1992.

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