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L986 XLD

1994 Saab 9000 Cse

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,288 mi
Last recorded215,288 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cse131,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 XLD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 215,288 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 215,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 209,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

both top engine mounts split

front no plate damaged

screen blades smear slightly

srs light lit

Fail 10 Sep 2012 209,223 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

both top engine mounts split

front no plate damaged

screen blades smear slightly

srs light lit

Pass 22 Aug 2011 203,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs heavily corroded into the braking surface

off side number plate lamp slightly dim

Fail 22 Aug 2011 203,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs heavily corroded into the braking surface

off side number plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 24 Aug 2010 196,992 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 190,423 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 181,736 miles

hand brake high

Pass 14 Sep 2007 171,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,775 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 156,510 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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L986 XLD is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 131,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L986 XLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L986 XLD registered?

L986 XLD is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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