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L3 TFB

1993 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,607 mi
Last recorded159,607 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2006
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cs138,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 TFB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2006 159,607 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 159,576 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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L3 TFB is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 138,606 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L3 TFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L3 TFB registered?

L3 TFB is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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