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L758 KWL

1993 Saab 9000 Aero

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

131,156 mi
Last recorded131,156 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Aero143,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL758 KWL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 131,156 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 131,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 169,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 169,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 169,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 165,563 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 117,884 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 117,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 117,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy ( been repaired by bandage ) (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak at gear box

Fail 22 Dec 2015 117,882 miles

Fuel hose insecure big liller pipe hose clip (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy ( been repaired by bandage ) (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak at gear box

Pass 24 Nov 2014 117,606 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 114,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 114,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 114,177 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 114,175 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 112,287 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 112,280 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Aero?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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L758 KWL is a 1993 Saab 9000 Aero in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 143,015 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 Aero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L758 KWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L758 KWL is a 1993 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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