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L160 VOW

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,262 mi
Last recorded131,262 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 VOW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 131,262 miles

0/s & n/s/r quarter panels corroded but outside of testable area.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 131,262 miles

0/s & n/s/r quarter panels corroded but outside of testable area.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear section of inner quarter panels corroded but not in testable area

Fail 27 Jun 2024 128,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear section of inner quarter panels corroded but not in testable area

Pass 11 Aug 2022 119,976 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 119,966 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2012 116,317 miles

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 22 Oct 2011 104,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,242 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 95,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 88,880 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 88,721 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,657 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 83,657 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 73,196 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,238 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 50,905 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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L160 VOW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 142,357 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 L160 VOW, 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 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L160 VOW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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