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L305 RYB

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,910 mi
Last recorded187,910 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL305 RYB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 187,910 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight movement in top of steering colmn assembly.

Fail 30 Jul 2007 187,910 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bottom coolant hose leaking slightly, advise repair.

slight movement in upper steering column assembly.

steering column to rack assembly feels loose(covered by rubber gaitor), strongly advise inspection/repair.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 174,316 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 174,242 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2005 159,034 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 159,034 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L305 RYB is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 142,357 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 L305 RYB, 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 32 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 L305 RYB registered?

L305 RYB is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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