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J157 GGF

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,508 mi
Last recorded134,508 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 GGF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 134,508 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

drivers sunvisor will not stay fully up

Fail 2 Jun 2010 134,439 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

drivers sunvisor will not stay fully up

Pass 1 Dec 2008 121,637 miles

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

Centre Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 117,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 117,406 miles

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

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 116,869 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 116,869 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2006 116,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

engine sounds noisey/rattly

front anti roll bar corroded

o/s/f droplink bottom bush starting to crack

oil contamination on o/s wishbone arm and bushes

oil leaks from engine

slight blue smoke coming from exhaust

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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J157 GGF is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in Green 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 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 J157 GGF, 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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J157 GGF is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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