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L389 MEC

1994 Saab 9000 Cd

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,435 mi
Last recorded96,435 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cd125,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 MEC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2010 96,435 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,082 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 91,744 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 91,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 88,433 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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L389 MEC is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cd in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 125,031 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L389 MEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L389 MEC is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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