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K79 CAC

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,663 mi
Last recorded179,663 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK79 CAC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2011 179,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

front coils springs corroded

nearside rear disc slightly pitted

offside rear disc slightly pitted

rear coils springs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 170,848 miles

all floors starting to get rusty

n/s/r inner wing starting to get rusty

n/s/r light lens be repaired

o/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack inner edge

o/s/r top shock mount starting to get rusty

o/s/r tyre tread starting to get low

Fail 19 Mar 2010 170,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all floors starting to get rusty

n/s/r inner wing starting to get rusty

n/s/r light lens be repaired

o/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack inner edge

o/s/r top shock mount starting to get rusty

o/s/r tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 21 Jan 2009 168,083 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 163,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2007 161,090 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 161,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 159,416 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 159,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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K79 CAC is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K79 CAC, 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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K79 CAC is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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