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K988 GWC

1993 Saab 9000 Cs

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,770 mi
Last recorded87,770 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cs138,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK988 GWC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2016 87,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable n/s and o/s (tie rod ) (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank support strap badly corroded (7.2.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear all jack points are corroded

fuel tank support clips are badly corroded

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,275 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear all jack points are corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,016 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 87,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,278 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

movement in o/s wing mirror

Fail 15 Feb 2013 86,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

movement in o/s wing mirror

Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 826,634 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 826,630 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,347 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,776 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,984 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,274 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,227 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 58,777 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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K988 GWC is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 138,606 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 K988 GWC, 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 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K988 GWC is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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