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J121 DHM

1992 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,813 mi
Last recorded54,813 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cd137,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 DHM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,813 miles

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

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

both front headlamp patterns slightly reduced

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2013 54,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

both front headlamp patterns slightly reduced

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2013 54,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 54,813 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty,but not blowing yet

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,813 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern is poor.

Petrol filler cap is broken, but still makes proper seal.

Plastic covers prevent full examinatiobn of outer body sills.

Rear brake disc pads APPEAR to be wearing thin.

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating.

Slight insecurity in mounting of front to rear metal brake pipe at main bulkhead.

Some movement in both rear anti-roll bar "D" mounting bushes.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp beam pattern is poor.

Petrol filler cap is broken, but still makes proper seal.

Plastic covers prevent full examinatiobn of outer body sills.

Rear brake disc pads APPEAR to be wearing thin.

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating.

Slight insecurity in mounting of front to rear metal brake pipe at main bulkhead.

Some movement in both rear anti-roll bar "D" mounting bushes.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,813 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorated

some play in rear antiroll bar offside "D" rubber mounting

Fail 2 Jun 2010 54,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorated

some play in rear antiroll bar offside "D" rubber mounting

Pass 28 May 2009 54,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 54,813 miles

both front wishbone rear most bushes have slight play.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,814 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 54,813 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear tyre outer wall has slight crackes

off side rear tyre outer wall has slight crackes

Pass 5 May 2006 54,813 miles

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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J121 DHM is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J121 DHM, 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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What year was J121 DHM registered?

J121 DHM is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 9 January 1992.

Is J121 DHM safe to buy?

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