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L538 YKH

1994 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,589 mi
Last recorded137,589 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cde129,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 YKH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 137,589 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all exhaust mountings perished

Fail 15 Apr 2013 137,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all exhaust mountings perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 135,055 miles

Advise fit new clip on nearside rear brake hose.

Advise replace fuek filler hose clip.

Nearside handbrake reading slightly low on test.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 132,591 miles

brake pipes rusty road springs rusty under body starting to corrode

Fail 22 Mar 2011 132,591 miles

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

brake pipes rusty road springs rusty under body starting to corrode

Pass 23 Mar 2010 129,402 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 129,365 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 123,670 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 123,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 114,227 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 114,227 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2007 114,197 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 111,184 miles

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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L538 YKH is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L538 YKH, 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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L538 YKH is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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