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J296 KBK

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

113,066 mi
Last recorded113,066 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 KBK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 113,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 112,860 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 112,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 112,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 112,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 112,114 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 111,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 111,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer front join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,128 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 110,453 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 110,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,618 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,405 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 106,966 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,946 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 105,945 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 104,591 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 103,158 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 103,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 99,590 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 99,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front inbalance 25%

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 98,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S hand brake mechanism stiff

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 97,189 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 97,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 96,341 miles

slight front brake imbalance

washer bottle leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2007 96,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

slight front brake imbalance

washer bottle leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2006 95,321 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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J296 KBK is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J296 KBK, 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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J296 KBK is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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