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L412 FKN

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

233,244 mi
Last recorded233,244 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL412 FKN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2008 233,244 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

bolt missing supporting brake fluid container

outer sills covered

Fail 28 Jan 2008 233,175 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 226,326 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 226,323 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 214,617 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 214,617 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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L412 FKN is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 142,357 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 L412 FKN, 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 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L412 FKN is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 23 April 1994.

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