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L137 APV

1994 Saab 9000 CDI

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,802 mi
Last recorded146,802 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 CDI129,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 APV
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2007 146,802 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 146,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 139,046 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 4 Nov 2005 129,967 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 129,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI?

Based on 498 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,635
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
constant velocity joint gaiter split 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
position lamp(s) not working 27
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L137 APV is a 1994 Saab 9000 CDI in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 CDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 129,910 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 CDI fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L137 APV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 CDI typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 CDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L137 APV registered?

L137 APV is a 1994 Saab 9000 CDI, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is L137 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L137 APV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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