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L944 EAX

1994 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,156 mi
Last recorded182,156 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cde129,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL944 EAX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2009 182,156 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 176,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 176,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 172,766 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 172,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 170,334 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 170,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

both rear anti roll bar,inner bushes worn

clutch pedal rubber pad not fitted

cooling fan not cutting in

corrosion on both front floorpans

evidence of n/s/f brake hose fouling

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

o/s/f top engine mounting splitting

o/s/f tyre worn down to min tread depth on edges

poor beam pattern on both headlamps

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2005 168,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs corroded on braking face

both rear brake discs corroded on braking faces

both rear, inner anti roll bar bushes worn

poor beam image on both front headlamp aims

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

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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L944 EAX is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 129,365 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 L944 EAX, 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 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L944 EAX is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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