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K173 AKX

1993 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,579 mi
Last recorded139,579 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cse138,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK173 AKX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 139,579 miles

'Cat' noisey.

light corrosion in underbody of vehicle.

one segment of the centre rear stop light not working.

rear anti roll bar bushes worn .

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

waste gate rod disconnected.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 135,296 miles

fron t brake discs slightly corroded.

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm,o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

o/s spot light lens broken & taped up.

rear bumper scuffed.

rear exhaust trim corroded.

rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 129,333 miles

brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion.

front fexable brake hoses slightly perished.

o/s spot light lens cracked.(Taped out).

o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm,n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm,n/s/f tyre worn 1.6 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

one segment of centre rear stop light not working.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 129,333 miles

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

brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion.

front fexable brake hoses slightly perished.

o/s spot light lens cracked.(Taped out).

o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm,n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm,n/s/f tyre worn 1.6 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

one segment of centre rear stop light not working.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 127,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 121,320 miles

both rear anti roll bar mountings worn.

catalytic converted insides breaking up.

exhaust system heavily corroded.

light scratches in windscreen.

o/s/f fog light tapped over.

rear brake discs corroded + pads low (3mm).

slight rattle from turbo wastegate linkage.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 115,756 miles

All metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Both headlamp patterns very dim (needs new headlamps soon)!

Cat limits close.

Exhaust tail box rusty but not leakling.

Front brake hoses slightly perished.

Suspension very rusty.

Various stone chips in windscreen.

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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K173 AKX is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 138,728 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K173 AKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K173 AKX registered?

K173 AKX is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 27 January 1993.

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