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L748 ASU

1994 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,445 mi
Last recorded160,445 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cse131,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL748 ASU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 160,445 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 160,444 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 156,017 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 155,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 151,367 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 151,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 147,447 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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L748 ASU is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 131,988 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L748 ASU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L748 ASU registered?

L748 ASU is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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