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M143 LFX

1995 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,167 mi
Last recorded160,167 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cde121,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 LFX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 160,167 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 160,167 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 152,359 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 147,773 miles

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 147,773 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 144,997 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 144,922 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 142,344 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 142,344 miles

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?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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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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