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L789 GYX

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

335,921 mi
Last recorded335,921 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 GYX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 335,921 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 324,699 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 324,692 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 316,616 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 308,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 308,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 303,580 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 303,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 296,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 290,751 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 290,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 285,134 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 285,134 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 279,734 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 272,666 miles

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2014 268,306 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 268,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 260,870 miles

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

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

srs light on

Fail 15 Feb 2013 260,793 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 253,759 miles

offside outer cv boot perished

srs light on

Fail 28 Feb 2012 253,714 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside outer cv boot perished

srs light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 247,746 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 247,512 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 239,030 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 239,026 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 226,505 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 226,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 210,440 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2007 195,100 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 195,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 179,349 miles

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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L789 GYX is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 L789 GYX, 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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L789 GYX is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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