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K42 ASX

1992 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,312 mi
Last recorded129,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000133,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 ASX
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 129,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes on offside rear floor corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

minor cuts in nearside and offside rear tyre treads

Fail 22 Jul 2010 129,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes on offside rear floor corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

minor cuts in nearside and offside rear tyre treads

Pass 8 Jul 2009 125,094 miles

engine oil level low

fuel tank straps corroding

offside front wiper deteriorating

rear tyres perishing

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 125,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

fuel tank straps corroding

offside front wiper deteriorating

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 121,557 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2008 121,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2007 117,407 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 117,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine mountings showing wear

front brakes showing wear

front number plate deteriorating

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2006 113,385 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 113,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre stop lamp inoperative

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2005 108,124 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 108,122 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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K42 ASX is a 1992 Saab 9000 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 133,949 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K42 ASX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K42 ASX is a 1992 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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