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L213 PRA

1994 Saab 9000 Cd

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,503 mi
Last recorded113,503 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cd125,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL213 PRA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 113,503 miles

Engine oil leaking from the lower engine area

Front cooling pipes corroding

N/s rear tyre has cuts on the tread

O/s rear cluster lamp cracked, but has had a repair which is acceptable

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

SRS light remains on

Fail 7 Nov 2011 113,503 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine oil leaking from the lower engine area

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

Front cooling pipes corroding

N/s rear tyre has cuts on the tread

O/s rear cluster lamp cracked, but has had a repair which is acceptable

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 108,421 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 108,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,431 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank straps rusting

SRS light remains on

Windscreen has a chip in zone B

Fail 3 Nov 2009 103,431 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank straps rusting

SRS light remains on

Windscreen has a chip in zone B

Pass 4 Nov 2008 98,742 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 98,742 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 95,408 miles

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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L213 PRA is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cd in Purple with a 1,984cc 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 L213 PRA, 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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L213 PRA is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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