MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,570 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
fuel pipes corroding
n/s headlamp image approaching poor
windscreen sticker above mot limits but behind rear view mirror / not in drivers view
fuel pipes corroding
n/s headlamp image approaching poor
windscreen sticker above mot limits but behind rear view mirror / not in drivers view
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K489 PTL is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 K489 PTL, 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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How do I check the history of K489 PTL?
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What year was K489 PTL registered?
K489 PTL is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 March 1993.
Is K489 PTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for K489 PTL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does K489 PTL have outstanding finance?
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