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L872 EPY

1993 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,658 mi
Last recorded70,658 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cde134,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL872 EPY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 70,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear suspension all corroded

sill covers fitted

temperature condition on fast idle

Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,735 miles

both front coil spring corroded

both rear tyres cracked

heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Oct 2012 70,364 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front coil spring corroded

both rear tyres cracked

heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,922 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

heavy underseal to under side of vehicle

surface corrosion to both front brake discs backing plates

Fail 21 Oct 2011 69,915 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

heavy underseal to under side of vehicle

surface corrosion to both front brake discs backing plates

Fail 29 Sep 2011 69,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

front and rear suspension rusty

headlamp wiper blades split

n/s o/s front brake back plates rusty

n/s o/s rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2010 125,935 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL AND HAS A SCREW IN TREAD

O/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT IS WORN SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R TAIL LAMP IS DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

REAR AND FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

REAR DISCS ARE PITTED

SILL COVERS FITTED

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WORN

THE NO PLATES ARE WORN

Fail 10 Oct 2010 125,892 miles

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

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

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

N/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL AND HAS A SCREW IN TREAD

O/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT IS WORN SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R TAIL LAMP IS DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

REAR AND FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

SILL COVERS FITTED

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WORN

THE NO PLATES ARE WORN

Pass 23 Sep 2009 118,323 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 118,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear lamp unit on right hand side has red tape covering hole.

Pass 17 May 2008 112,657 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 112,657 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2007 110,311 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 110,311 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jan 2007 110,311 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L872 EPY is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L872 EPY, 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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L872 EPY is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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