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L227 SEW

1994 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,939 mi
Last recorded149,939 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cse131,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 SEW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 149,939 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 149,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 138,907 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 138,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 130,411 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 130,368 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 124,224 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 124,197 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jul 2012 118,668 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting brokern

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 114,967 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2011 114,967 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 109,083 miles

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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L227 SEW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 131,988 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 L227 SEW, 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 32 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 L227 SEW registered?

L227 SEW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L227 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L227 SEW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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