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J471 UCF

1992 Saab 9000 I

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,460 mi
Last recorded141,460 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 UCF
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 141,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

n/s wing mirror insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2007 141,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

n/s wing mirror insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2006 136,868 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2006 136,840 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre showing signs of fouling and accident damage

rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2005 129,507 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 129,507 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
5,154
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 30
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J471 UCF is a 1992 Saab 9000 I in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J471 UCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 I typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J471 UCF is a 1992 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 27 February 1992.

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