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L515 SPO

1994 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

141,361 mi
Last recorded141,361 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cde129,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL515 SPO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 141,361 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around jacking point but outside mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 141,328 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded by jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

possible leak from power steering pump resovoir

Pass 18 Feb 2015 129,621 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 129,621 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 126,857 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 126,857 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 122,106 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 111,371 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 111,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 102,736 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 102,736 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 98,871 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 98,871 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 93,355 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 93,355 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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L515 SPO is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 129,365 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 L515 SPO, 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 32 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 L515 SPO registered?

L515 SPO is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 8 January 1994.

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