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L32 YFW

1994 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,412 mi
Last recorded149,412 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cse131,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL32 YFW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 149,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some corrosion on rear rear subframe

Pass 21 Apr 2011 143,498 miles

Both N/S & O/S outer driveshaft boots perrishing.

Both front coil springs badly corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Crack in N/S/R lamp lens.

Exhaust emissions close to limits.

Front exhaust 'flexi' section worn.

Headlight wipers u/s.

N/S headlight pattern weak.

O/S headlight pattern weak.

O/S/F seat worn but just within M.O.T. limits.

Slight blow from front exhaust to manifold.

Suspect 'cat' box rattling.

Suspect radiator weeping.

Various corrosion to vehicle suspension & structure.

Various oil weeps from engine.

Various warnings on dash.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 143,495 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both N/S & O/S outer driveshaft boots perrishing.

Both front coil springs badly corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Crack in N/S/R lamp lens.

Exhaust emissions close to limits.

Front exhaust 'flexi' section worn.

Headlight wipers u/s.

N/S handbrake very weak.

N/S headlight pattern weak.

O/S/F seat worn but just within M.O.T. limits.

Slight blow from front exhaust to manifold.

Suspect 'cat' box rattling.

Suspect radiator weeping.

Various corrosion to vehicle suspension & structure.

Various oil weeps from engine.

Various warnings on dash.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 138,418 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

N/S headlight pattern weak.

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

O/S headlight wiper not working & both headlight wiper blades u/s.

O/S washer jet leaking but working for M.O.T.

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

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

Suspect N/S/F central locking not working correctly.

Various chips in windscreen.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 138,389 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

N/S headlight pattern weak.

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

O/S headlight wiper not working & both headlight wiper blades u/s.

O/S washer jet leaking but working for M.O.T.

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

Suspect N/S/F central locking not working correctly.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 131,624 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 128,192 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 128,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 120,631 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 115,549 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 115,549 miles

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

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

Both rear anti-roll bar mountings worn

Both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

n/s front tyre on ligal limit and worn on outer sidewall

o/s front tyre on legal limit

unable to inspect outer sills, plastic covers fitted

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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L32 YFW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L32 YFW, 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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L32 YFW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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