MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,167 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front headlamp beam patturns slightly affected by condensation behind the lenses, but aim ok at time of test
Front pads starting to crumble, but still approx 40% pad left
Front wipers split, but still clearing screen at the moment
Mid section exhaust rubbers perished, but still supporting exhaust at time of test
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate has water ingree, but still readable at 20m at time of test
Slight play in steering rack felt from n/s/f wheel
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Front headlamp beam patturns slightly affected by condensation behind the lenses, but aim ok at time of test
Front pads starting to crumble, but still approx 40% pad left
Front wipers split, but still clearing screen at the moment
Jubilee clips securing fuel hoses to tank rusted away, but pipes still in place
Mid section exhaust rubbers perished, but still supporting exhaust at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate has water ingree, but still readable at 20m at time of test
Slight play in steering rack felt from n/s/f wheel
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?
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M143 LFX is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 121,181 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M143 LFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M143 LFX is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 29 March 1995.
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