CarVerify

Free Car Check

L73 BPF

1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Black Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

233,388 mi
Last recorded233,388 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo137,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 BPF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 233,388 miles

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

o/s outer cv boot starting to crack

rear exhaust box has slight blow and corroding

slight oil leaks from engine

slight play to both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 12 Dec 2008 233,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

o/s outer cv boot starting to crack

rear exhaust box has slight blow and corroding

slight oil leaks from engine

slight play to both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2007 231,141 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2007 231,094 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2006 225,060 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 225,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

This car is rusty out side MOT.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2005 224,500 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 224,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
Full Saab 9000 Cs Turbo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L73 BPF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 137,306 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 Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L73 BPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L73 BPF?

You can check the full history of L73 BPF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L73 BPF registered?

L73 BPF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L73 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L73 BPF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L73 BPF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L73 BPF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.