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L556 VLF

1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

185,026 mi
Last recorded185,026 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto130,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 VLF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo Auto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 185,026 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front jacking point area corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2016 185,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front jacking point area corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2015 179,802 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 179,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar [two places] (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 172,546 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 172,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 167,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front jacking points corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2012 162,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 162,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 156,931 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 156,853 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 151,154 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 151,154 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 143,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2009 143,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 135,447 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 5 Sep 2008 135,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air bag warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 24 Sep 2007 130,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 130,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 125,087 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 23 Oct 2006 125,087 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Oct 2005 117,350 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 117,350 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto?

Based on 2,448 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
6,057
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
constant velocity joint gaiter split 162
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 107
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 93
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L556 VLF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 130,042 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 Cse Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L556 VLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L556 VLF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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