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L965 LFL

1993 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,149 mi
Last recorded182,149 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cde134,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL965 LFL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 182,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F INNER RACK JOINT.

Fail 20 Oct 2007 182,149 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

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

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F INNER RACK JOINT.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 173,178 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 173,178 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 163,239 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 163,239 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

Pass 1 Nov 2004 154,609 miles

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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L965 LFL is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L965 LFL, 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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L965 LFL is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 30 August 1993.

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