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L345 TAH

1994 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,549 mi
Last recorded187,549 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cse131,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL345 TAH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2010 187,549 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 171,638 miles

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

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

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

centre stop light has 50% inop

n/s and o/s front suspension arms rear bush worn

Fail 4 Aug 2009 171,637 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

centre stop light has 50% inop

n/s and o/s front suspension arms rear bush worn

Pass 7 Mar 2008 101,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2007 151,192 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 151,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake hoses corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2006 141,348 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 141,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake needs adjusting

oil leak

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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L345 TAH is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L345 TAH, 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 L345 TAH registered?

L345 TAH is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 12 March 1994.

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