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L820 SWM

1993 Saab 9000 Cde

Maroon Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,906 mi
Last recorded168,906 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cde134,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL820 SWM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 168,906 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

air bag light on

front to rear brake pipe marked yellow slight damage due to rubbing on anti roll bar not rubbing at time of test.

slight movement in steering column

Fail 18 Nov 2011 168,903 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

air bag light on

front to rear brake pipe marked yellow slight damage due to rubbing on anti roll bar not rubbing at time of test.

slight movement in steering column

Pass 13 Nov 2010 165,942 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

both front track rod end gaitors split

floor at n/s/f jacking point corroded and fragile

marks in windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2010 165,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

both front track rod end gaitors split

floor at n/s/f jacking point corroded and fragile

marks in windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2009 163,468 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

air bag light on

both rear tyres showing slight wear and cracking

slight movement in top steering column

slight stiffness on o/s/f seat belt when operating

Fail 6 Nov 2009 163,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

air bag light on

both rear tyres showing slight wear and cracking

slight movement in top steering column

slight stiffness on o/s/f seat belt when operating

Pass 7 Nov 2008 160,314 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

air bag light on

slight play steering column

slight wear n/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2008 160,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

air bag light on

slight play steering column

slight wear n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2007 157,154 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre showing slight wear on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre showing slight wear on inner and outer edges

srs warning light staying on

wet conditions

Pass 13 Nov 2007 157,154 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

nearside front tyre showing slight wear on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre showing slight wear on inner and outer edges

srs warning light staying on

wet conditions

Pass 21 Nov 2006 155,206 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 155,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank possibly leaking {witness marks}

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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L820 SWM is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde in Maroon with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 134,304 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L820 SWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L820 SWM registered?

L820 SWM is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 29 November 1993.

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