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L420 UPN

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,419 mi
Last recorded218,419 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL420 UPN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 218,419 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded and holed but not suportive pannels

oil leak

rear d bushes worn

rear pads worn very low

Pass 6 Jan 2012 209,493 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine oil leaks

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

rear anti roll bar bushies starting to wear

rear wiper blade rubber

strong advice n/s/f tyre on limit of 1,6mm

strong advice play started in o/s/f track rod ball joint

Pass 8 Jan 2011 200,058 miles

Oil leak

rear d bushes worn

slight exhaust blow

slight play o/s/f track rod end

squeek from o/s/f wheel

Fail 4 Jan 2011 200,058 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear d bushes worn

slight exhaust blow

slight play o/s/f track rod end

squeek from o/s/f wheel

Pass 22 Dec 2009 191,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside front fog light and valance damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2008 182,906 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 182,906 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 182,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 182,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 165,174 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 159,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 155,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L420 UPN is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L420 UPN, 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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L420 UPN is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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