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L978 GTF

1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

86,759 mi
Last recorded86,759 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto139,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 GTF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo Auto
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,759 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 86,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 86,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 86,650 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

minor blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 12 Mar 2007 81,023 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 80,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2006 76,576 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 76,574 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,976
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 48
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L978 GTF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 139,397 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 Cs Turbo Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L978 GTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L978 GTF registered?

L978 GTF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 22 November 1993.

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