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L996 MHK

1993 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,336 mi
Last recorded160,336 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cse138,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 MHK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 160,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

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

nearside headlamp aim set on minimum height level adjuster set to maximum faulty.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 160,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 156,952 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 156,948 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 156,513 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2010 156,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 153,892 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 126,153 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 126,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 141,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 132,379 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 132,379 miles

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

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

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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L996 MHK is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 138,728 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L996 MHK, 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 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L996 MHK is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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