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J973 TJB

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,734 mi
Last recorded135,734 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ973 TJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 135,734 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 131,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 May 2025 131,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 127,517 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber broken at front, other one perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet poor, n/s working ok

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 127,517 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber broken at front, other one perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet poor, n/s working ok

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 125,462 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 125,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 125,328 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 124,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 124,753 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 123,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 123,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 123,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 121,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2017 121,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer wing corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 119,957 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Jun 2016 119,957 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Sep 2014 117,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 117,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 115,532 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 115,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 113,763 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 112,323 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 110,381 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 110,381 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 108,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 108,771 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 106,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 106,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 103,564 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 103,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 100,494 miles

Off side rear stop light bad conection

Fail 12 Dec 2005 97,041 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 97,041 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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J973 TJB is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1992 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 136,656 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 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J973 TJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J973 TJB is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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