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J43 GCD

1992 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,151 mi
Last recorded125,151 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cd137,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ43 GCD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2007 125,151 miles

all other advice same as test no 742998927214

windscreen cracked to the limit of zone (A) and still spreading at time of test.

Fail 16 Aug 2007 125,144 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW!!!

front lower arm rear bushes soft

fuel cap in poor condition

off side headlamp beam pattern very weak

rear brake hoses in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

small amount of play in top of steering column

small leak on exhaust rear joint

Pass 31 Jul 2006 119,377 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 119,376 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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J43 GCD is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J43 GCD, 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 J43 GCD registered?

J43 GCD is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 9 January 1992.

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