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K551 LHS

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,939 mi
Last recorded161,939 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK551 LHS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 161,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 161,939 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 160,595 miles

bad condensation in both front h/lamps recommend further inspection

drivers sun vizor upright retension weak

fuel cap plastic surround broken cap still seals ok

rear centre addional light part inop

unable to see brake disc conditions recommend full brake inspection

unable to see brake pad thickness

Fail 12 Dec 2006 160,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bad condensation in both front h/lamps

drivers sun vizor upright retension weak

fuel cap plastic surround broken still seals ok

n/s/r inner side light inop recommend repair

unable to see brake disc conditions recommend full brake inspection

unable to see brake pad thickness

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2005 158,621 miles

chip in b zone

fuel filler petrol cap plastic cover insecure petrol cap seal ok

had difficulty in obtaining c/o reading

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

sun vizor on o/s removed

unable to see front brake pipes from brake flex hoses

Fail 2 Dec 2005 158,603 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

chip in b zone ok yet

o/s/f wheel binding slightly recommend further inspection

petrol cap plastic cover insecure seal ok

unable to see front metal brakes and disc and pads

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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K551 LHS is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K551 LHS, 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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What year was K551 LHS registered?

K551 LHS is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 30 September 1992.

Is K551 LHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K551 LHS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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