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L880 HAA

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Gold Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,299 mi
Last recorded161,299 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL880 HAA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 161,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 155,308 miles

SRS lamp not working

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer body sills

nearside rear tyre cracking & generally deteriorating

Fail 10 Dec 2013 155,308 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

SRS lamp not working

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer body sills

nearside rear tyre cracking & generally deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2013 155,179 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 150,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front side windows tinted.

srs air bag light on!

two sections of the centre rear stop light not working.

underbody dry.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 150,724 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front side windows tinted.

srs air bag light on!

two sections of the centre rear stop light not working.

underbody dry.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 147,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp patterns poor.

light accident damage to n/s/r wheel arch.

slight play in the steering column.(Adjustable link).

Pass 2 Nov 2010 141,608 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside forn t steering rack kncule has slight play

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm/ nearside worn to 4mm, both are worn on inner and outer edges

Offside rear brake pad is worn thin

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn

Rear exhaust corroded

SRS warning lamp on

Underbody dry/has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2010 141,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Offside forn t steering rack kncule has slight play

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm/ nearside worn to 4mm, both are worn on inner and outer edges

Offside rear brake pad is worn thin

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn

Rear exhaust corroded

SRS warning lamp on

Underbody dry/has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2009 138,366 miles

airbag light on.

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

auxillary drive belt perished.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

both rear anti rollbar mountings worn.

engine wet with oil.

o/s/f outer cv boot damp.

various light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 134,400 miles

cv gaiters seeping at housings

front brake discs worn,Replace with next set of brake pads.

front bumper scuffed,slight damage to n/s/r wheel arch.

fuel cap broken.(But still seals ok).

o/s headlamp pattern poor.

plastic clip on broken on centre seat belt buckle.

various engine & gearbox oil leaks.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 127,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 121,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 121,675 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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L880 HAA is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Gold with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L880 HAA, 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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What year was L880 HAA registered?

L880 HAA is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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