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K485 NRL

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

46,156 mi
Last recorded46,156 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK485 NRL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 46,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 45,549 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 45,549 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 45,531 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 44,480 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,830 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 43,759 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 43,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,321 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 43,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,599 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 42,599 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 42,458 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,458 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,222 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 42,222 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,075 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,533 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,128 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,705 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 4,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,551 miles

some elements of high level stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,265 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 40,265 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 39,856 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 39,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

not all bulbs working in high level brake lamp

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
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

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K485 NRL is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 K485 NRL, 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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What year was K485 NRL registered?

K485 NRL is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K485 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K485 NRL shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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