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L498 TGK

1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,356 mi
Last recorded195,356 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto139,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo Auto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 195,356 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 195,257 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 186,775 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 186,577 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Imbalance to front brakes

Nail in NSR tyre

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 167,481 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

parking brake performance close to minimum requirement

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully assess sills

surface perishing to both front and both rear tyres

Fail 28 Jul 2005 167,413 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

parking brake performance close to minimum requirement

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully assess sills

surface perishing to both front and rear tyres

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,976
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 48
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L498 TGK is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 139,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L498 TGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L498 TGK?

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What year was L498 TGK registered?

L498 TGK is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L498 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L498 TGK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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