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L181 GJA

1994 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,336 mi
Last recorded144,336 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cd125,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 GJA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 144,336 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2010 144,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 142,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2009 142,453 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 132,214 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 May 2008 132,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 130,584 miles

rear silencer slightly coroded

Fail 29 Mar 2006 129,543 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 129,543 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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L181 GJA is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 125,031 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L181 GJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L181 GJA is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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