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L599 EKJ

1994 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

233,578 mi
Last recorded233,578 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cde129,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 EKJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 233,578 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 233,578 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 230,991 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 230,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both cv boots perished

evidence of severe over heating at offside rear brake recomend further investigation

handbrake travel high

severe engine oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2007 226,620 miles

engine leaking oil

offside outer cv boot perished near to splitting

play at offside rear anti roll bar bush on legal limit

Fail 1 Oct 2007 226,619 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine leaking oil

offside outer cv boot perished near to splitting

play at offside rear anti roll bar bush on legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2006 218,924 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 218,923 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak?

rear flexi brake hoses poor

Pass 16 Nov 2005 209,659 miles

front lower suspension armbushes worn to legal limit[rearward bush on each arm]

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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L599 EKJ is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde in Red 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 L599 EKJ, 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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What year was L599 EKJ registered?

L599 EKJ is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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