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J143 DHM

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,304 mi
Last recorded101,304 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 DHM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 101,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,608 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 97,826 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 97,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,204 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 94,050 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,725 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 87,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,510 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 86,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/f/t inner cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2011 86,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

n/f/t inner cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2010 85,180 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 83,957 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 83,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 82,799 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 82,799 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,529 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 81,522 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,516 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 76,471 miles

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 74,691 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 74,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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J143 DHM is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J143 DHM, 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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J143 DHM is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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