MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
airbag light is on
battery insecure
front jacking points slightly corroded
nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded
steering rack weaping fluid
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside inner sill to floor corroding next to front jacking point
Oil leak
Radiator Leaking
Srs light on
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside inner sill to floor corroding next to front jacking point
Oil leak
Radiator Leaking
Srs light on
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
SRS (airbag) light on
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?
Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L38 SUA is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 134,304 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L38 SUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L38 SUA registered?
L38 SUA is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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