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L943 VVL

1994 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,363 mi
Last recorded189,363 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cd125,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 VVL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 189,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front wing is badly blistered and should be repaired ASAP to prevent sharp edges developing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 171,964 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 158,684 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 158,684 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 147,008 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 147,000 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

petrol tank strap starting too corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2006 134,989 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 134,989 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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L943 VVL is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 125,031 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L943 VVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L943 VVL registered?

L943 VVL is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 8 January 1994.

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