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J160 KOT

1992 Saab 9000 Cs

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,573 mi
Last recorded133,573 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cs136,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 KOT
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 133,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting rubbers insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 128,179 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 128,058 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 128,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,530 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 117,201 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 117,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 112,349 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,040 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 107,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J160 KOT is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J160 KOT, 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 J160 KOT registered?

J160 KOT is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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