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K497 FYF

1993 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

255,109 mi
Last recorded255,109 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cse138,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 FYF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 255,109 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 243,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 233,184 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 212,224 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 212,224 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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K497 FYF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K497 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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What year was K497 FYF registered?

K497 FYF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K497 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K497 FYF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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