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L889 NWR

1993 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

156,884 mi
Last recorded156,884 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cde134,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 NWR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 156,884 miles

Oil leak

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2011 156,879 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2011 156,855 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

o/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 150,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 150,622 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 143,761 miles

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

covers fitted to outer sills could not give full inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2009 143,671 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills could not give full inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2008 139,760 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 139,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 135,725 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 135,725 miles

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

offside hand brake effort could be higher and lever reserve travel could be adjusted

Pass 3 Oct 2006 131,237 miles

both front wish bone rear bushes

nearside rear tyre

offside front and rear road wheels

Fail 28 Sep 2006 131,235 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both butterfly bushes worn slightly

nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front and rear wheel rims buckled

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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L889 NWR is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L889 NWR, 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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L889 NWR is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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