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K496 JNV

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,486 mi
Last recorded111,486 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 JNV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2021 111,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 111,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

child seat fitted to off side rear preventing a full inspection of the seat belt

oil leak

slight play in upper steering column

Fail 26 May 2020 111,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

child seat fitted to off side rear preventing a full inspection of the seat belt

oil leak

slight play in upper steering column

Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,559 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 108,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 107,727 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 107,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,570 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 105,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,443 miles

slight play in rear antiroll bar D rubbers

Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,613 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 98,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 94,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 90,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 80,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 76,096 miles

advise:front pads @ 4mm remaining

advise:nearside rear tyre tread close to limit

advise:neaside washer jet slightly weak

advise:offside rear tyre tread close to limit

advise:rear discs slightly rusted

advise;1 of 4 bulbs in high level stop lamp inoperative

advise;front discs slightly rusted

advise;front suspension lower arm rear bushes offside and nearside slightly worn

advise;offside rear inner side lamp inoperative

advise;rear pads @3mm remaining

Pass 22 Mar 2008 73,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 73,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 57,208 miles

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
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K496 JNV is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K496 JNV, 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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K496 JNV is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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