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L599 ULE

1993 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

276,397 mi
Last recorded276,397 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cs138,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 ULE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 276,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

exhaust pipe very rusty and corroded several welds and temp repairs

jubilee clip missing on filler pipe

o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

outer plastic sill covers fitted

water leak washer bottle

Fail 23 Aug 2012 276,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

fuel filter very corroded

n/s/f tyre c;ose to limit

outer plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2011 272,012 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre on wear indcators

rear pads look worn

Fail 15 Aug 2011 272,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre on wear indcators

rear pads look worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 269,043 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge. cords soon be exposed

Fail 13 Aug 2010 269,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge. cords soon be exposed

Pass 20 Aug 2009 260,470 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 260,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

FRONT AND REAR NO.PLATES HONEYCOMB BACKGOUND.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 246,667 miles

hand brake slightly low effort

Fail 14 Aug 2008 246,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 235,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 216,494 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 216,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side rear tyre perished

under car fuel lines starting to corrode

Pass 25 Aug 2005 197,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front headlight aims poor.

Fail 25 Aug 2005 197,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front headlight aims poor.

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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L599 ULE is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L599 ULE, 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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L599 ULE is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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