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L988 VGP

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,581 mi
Last recorded120,581 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 VGP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 120,581 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 120,581 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 120,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 112,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 107,733 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 100,970 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 100,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 88,448 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 88,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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L988 VGP is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 142,357 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L988 VGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L988 VGP registered?

L988 VGP is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L988 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 VGP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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