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L565 RPX

1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

196,710 mi
Last recorded196,710 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo148,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 RPX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2022 196,710 miles

Headlamp aim not tested headlamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel housing/trailing arm front mount and upper anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel housing/trailing arm front mount and upper anti roll bar mount and outer body panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under abs pump and rear of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear seat belt buckle casings are missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective properties (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door appature (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively pedal not fully returning causing all four brakes to not release unless pedal is hooked up with foot (1.2.1 (f))

coolant bottle empty

nearside and offside headlamp reflectors are dechromed, it is doubtfull that when the headlamps are working that a beam image will be generated.

offside jacking point

Fail 3 Dec 2017 196,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 196,488 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

small amount blue smoke on light throttle

Pass 12 Jun 2015 191,172 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear anti roll bar /mounts appear damaged /displaced/twisted

Fail 29 May 2015 191,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear anti roll bar /mounts appear damaged /displaced/twisted

Pass 2 Jun 2013 181,886 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres 3mm

Fail 20 May 2013 181,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres 3mm

Pass 19 May 2012 172,354 miles

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 164,754 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

beam image mfrom offside headlamp is poor

offside front seat runners worn

Fail 8 Apr 2011 164,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

offside front seat runners worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 155,914 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

headlight patterns dim

long travel on hand brake

rubbing marks on both front inner wheel arches (not fouling)

tempoary repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 30 Mar 2009 147,791 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 20 Feb 2008 133,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 128,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 118,941 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 118,908 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 118,907 miles

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

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

nearside rear and nearside front tyres getting low

slight damage to centre seatbelt webbing

slight movement from drivers seatbase

slight movement from nearside rear anti roll bar bush

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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L565 RPX is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 148,341 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L565 RPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L565 RPX is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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