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L850 FTF

1993 Saab 9000 Cde

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

192,346 mi
Last recorded192,346 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cde134,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 FTF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 192,346 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 189,347 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 187,863 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 185,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 185,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 184,265 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 181,776 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 178,917 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 175,730 miles

vehicle is under sealed

Pass 3 Jul 2017 172,083 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 172,083 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 169,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 165,060 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 160,107 miles

n/s/f tyre slighlty perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 156,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 152,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 148,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 144,664 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 141,499 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 137,637 miles

advise n/s and o/s c.v boot slightly perrished.

Pass 31 May 2007 133,238 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 126,652 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 126,639 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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L850 FTF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L850 FTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L850 FTF registered?

L850 FTF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L850 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L850 FTF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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