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L973 WHR

1994 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,379 mi
Last recorded158,379 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cde129,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 WHR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 158,379 miles

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER AND OUTE EDGE BUT NOT THROUGHT TO CORD

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2012 158,362 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER AND OUTE EDGE BUT NOT THROUGHT TO CORD

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 156,802 miles

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

corrosion to fuel pipe at rear

Fail 18 May 2011 156,613 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to fuel pipe at rear

Pass 21 May 2010 155,589 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 155,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 153,397 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 153,355 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 152,216 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 150,724 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 148,320 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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L973 WHR is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L973 WHR, 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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L973 WHR is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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