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L916 ERD

1993 Saab 9000 Cde

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,708 mi
Last recorded151,708 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cde134,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL916 ERD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 151,708 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 151,708 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2008 147,128 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 147,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

corrosion on rear exhaust box

handbrake not locking on roller brake tester

oil leaks

some wear on front brake discs

very slight divit in nearside front flexi pipe

Pass 23 Jan 2007 140,222 miles

no advisories repaired

Fail 16 Jan 2007 140,220 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 135,158 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2006 135,030 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

slight bulge to o/s rear tyre wall

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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L916 ERD is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L916 ERD, 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 L916 ERD registered?

L916 ERD is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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