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L545 AKM

1993 Saab 9000 Cs

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,456 mi
Last recorded165,456 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cs138,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL545 AKM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 165,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear nearside anti roll bar bush has some play

rear no plate delaminating

some corrosion to underside through long term standing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 148,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 145,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 134,752 miles

advisory on perivous test no 334331617243

Fail 30 Jul 2007 134,706 miles

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

handbrake travel requires adjusting †lower reading on n/s handbrake †slight blow from centre section of exhaust

o/s/r outer brake pad on 1.5mm legal limit †rear number plate deterioated

smell of fuel underneath but no leak seen †front/rear anti roll bar bushes cracked and perished

Fail 27 Jun 2007 134,146 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

antiroll bar worn

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded

handbrak high travel

osf mirror glass poor condition

osf,nsf wipers poor condition

osr outer pad low

outer driveshaft gaiters perished

plastic sill covers fitted

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear number plate detriating

slight play in osf,nsf top suspension mount

underside of car covered in mud

Pass 10 Jul 2006 122,580 miles

both headlamps have poor beam pattern

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake has long travel

oil leak

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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L545 AKM is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 138,606 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 L545 AKM, 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 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L545 AKM is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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