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L23 ERD

1993 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

146,268 mi
Last recorded146,268 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cs138,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 ERD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2010 146,268 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 135,317 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 135,317 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 132,397 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 132,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 132,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 25 Aug 2007 129,489 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 129,489 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 126,011 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 126,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

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

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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L23 ERD is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 138,606 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 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L23 ERD, 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 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L23 ERD registered?

L23 ERD is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L23 ERD safe to buy?

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