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K278 HRR

1993 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,941 mi
Last recorded133,941 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cs138,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 HRR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 133,941 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 133,941 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 132,122 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 132,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

centre stop light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2010 130,580 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 130,498 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 129,293 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 129,292 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 128,378 miles

rear near side door doesnt open from outside

Fail 9 Jul 2008 128,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear near side door doesnt open from outside

Pass 6 Jul 2007 127,232 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 127,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 125,993 miles

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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K278 HRR is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 138,606 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K278 HRR, 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 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K278 HRR registered?

K278 HRR is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K278 HRR safe to buy?

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