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L236 XRW

1994 Saab 9000 Cse

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,783 mi
Last recorded131,783 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cse131,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 XRW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 131,783 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 131,205 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in a cut on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in a cut on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 122,797 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 122,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 122,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 122,722 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 122,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front,o/s rear and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 May 2018 121,691 miles

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 18 May 2018 121,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 24 May 2017 120,696 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 120,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 119,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 119,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 118,933 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2014 117,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 114,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 May 2012 113,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 May 2012 113,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2011 111,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 111,290 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)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 108,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 May 2010 108,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2009 104,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 May 2009 104,852 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2008 102,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 99,756 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 96,588 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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L236 XRW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L236 XRW, 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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L236 XRW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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