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L73 NET

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,524 mi
Last recorded165,524 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 NET
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 165,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 165,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 165,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust mount rubber missing

front fog light glass broken

front offside jacking point corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 165,517 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust mount rubber missing

front fog light glass broken

front offside jacking point corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 164,349 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 162,098 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front to rear brake pipes corroded

jacking points corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside headlamp deteriorated

offside rear inner sills corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

upper engine steady mount worn

Fail 16 Oct 2012 162,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front to rear brake pipes corroded

imbalance on front brakes

jacking points corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

upper engine steady mount worn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 158,887 miles

high currant live wires exposed (battery)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 158,886 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

high currant live wires exposed (battery)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 154,298 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 154,298 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 151,795 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 151,795 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 148,109 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 137,812 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 126,687 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 126,657 miles

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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 126,524 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn// †front and rear brake hose ferrules not checked// †

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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L73 NET is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 142,357 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 L73 NET, 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 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L73 NET is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 8 February 1994.

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