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L557 BKR

1994 Saab 9000 Cde

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,245 mi
Last recorded162,245 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cde129,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 BKR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 162,245 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 162,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2009 146,955 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 146,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2008 140,075 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 140,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 134,020 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 129,775 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 129,779 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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L557 BKR is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L557 BKR, 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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L557 BKR is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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