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M124 ALC

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

203,516 mi
Last recorded203,516 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM124 ALC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 203,516 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 203,514 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 202,521 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 201,019 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 200,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 198,610 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 198,606 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 197,253 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 197,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 195,691 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 194,201 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 194,201 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 191,236 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 191,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 189,698 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 189,697 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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 185,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 182,703 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 182,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 178,509 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 178,508 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 174,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 174,895 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 168,485 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2008 165,365 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 159,978 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 157,299 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 157,299 miles

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

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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M124 ALC is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M124 ALC, 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 M124 ALC registered?

M124 ALC is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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