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K491 MBK

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,837 mi
Last recorded152,837 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK491 MBK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 152,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 147,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Sep 2011 143,998 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 143,998 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 136,450 miles

both front brake discs worn.

front no. plate poor condition

some movement in hand brake lever

Fail 22 Sep 2010 136,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs worn.

front no. plate poor condition

low effort from o/s park brake

some movement in hand brake lever

Pass 22 Sep 2009 126,261 miles

front no. plate poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2008 118,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 111,420 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 111,420 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front no. plate cracked .

Pass 3 Oct 2006 104,730 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 104,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 98,300 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 98,300 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight protectors cutting headlight efficiency.

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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K491 MBK is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K491 MBK, 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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K491 MBK is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 20 October 1992.

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