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J224 BWY

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

71,034 mi
Last recorded71,034 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 BWY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,034 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 71,031 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2007 70,811 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 70,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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J224 BWY is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J224 BWY, 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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What year was J224 BWY registered?

J224 BWY is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J224 BWY safe to buy?

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