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L345 VLA

1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,831 mi
Last recorded143,831 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo137,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL345 VLA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 143,831 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 143,829 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 139,376 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 127,578 miles

advisory items as VT30 901302326217

Fail 10 Aug 2006 127,578 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre just touches plastic inner mudgaurd on full right hand lock

upper engine stabiliser bush incorrectly fitted in housing

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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L345 VLA is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 137,306 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 Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L345 VLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L345 VLA registered?

L345 VLA is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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