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L971 ULE

1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,424 mi
Last recorded114,424 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto130,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL971 ULE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo Auto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 114,424 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 110,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 105,376 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 101,553 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 96,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 88,191 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 81,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,587 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,151 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 41,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front washers badly aimed

poor beam image on both headlamps

some corrosion on suspension/brake components

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,601 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,586 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto?

Based on 2,448 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
6,057
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
constant velocity joint gaiter split 162
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 107
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 93
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L971 ULE is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 130,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L971 ULE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L971 ULE registered?

L971 ULE is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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