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J838 PBV

1992 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,965 mi
Last recorded235,965 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo146,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 PBV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 235,965 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2009 235,959 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 227,581 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 227,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 220,000 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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J838 PBV is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 146,184 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 Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J838 PBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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J838 PBV is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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