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K278 UDV

1992 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,597 mi
Last recorded148,597 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Saab 9000 Cse144,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 UDV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2009 148,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 147,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 146,004 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 145,988 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 144,415 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 144,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K278 UDV is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cse in Green 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 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 144,415 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K278 UDV, 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 34 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 K278 UDV registered?

K278 UDV is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 10 November 1992.

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