MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,333 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
bulbs out on high level stop lamp
drivers seat belt stalk button missing
both headlamps in a poor condition.
light body damage.
o/s mirror cover damaged.
o/s/f seat belt buckle button broken,but working.
rear anti roll bar bushes.
rear brake discs corroded.
temp fuel cap fitted.
various small stone chips in windscreen.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear registration plate slightly delaminated.
two of five centre stop light bulbs not working.
various light scratches + stone chips in windscreen.
all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.
both rear anti roll bar mountings worn.
exhaust tail box heavily corroded but still strong.
rear registration plate faded.
various light scratches + stone chips in windscreen.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.
both rear anti roll bar mountings worn.
exhaust tail box heavily corroded but still strong.
rear registration plate faded.
various light scratches + stone chips in windscreen.
as per advisory noticed issued 23/05/2007 with vt30.
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.
both rear tyre tread depths 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).
engine/gearbox damp with oil.
exhaust tail box heavily corroded but still strong.
rear registration plate slightly delaminated.
various stone chips in windscreen.
headlamp patterns dim.
n/s number plate light dim.
various engine & gearbox oil leaks.
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
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K488 FYF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K488 FYF, 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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K488 FYF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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