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M159 NAW

1994 Saab 9000 Cde

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

130,279 mi
Last recorded130,279 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cde129,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 NAW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2014 130,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 119,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 119,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 112,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 112,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 100,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs poor condition liped

n/s/f yre wearing outer edge

rear brake discs rusty poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2011 100,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs poor condition liped

n/s/f yre wearing outer edge

rear brake discs rusty poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2010 93,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear discs pitted

Fail 21 Sep 2010 93,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,501 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 85,501 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,312 miles

SRS light on

front brake pads 3/4 worn / discs worn

n/s/f headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads getting low / discs corroded

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 4 Sep 2008 79,312 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SRS light on

front brake pads 3/4 worn / discs worn

n/s/f headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads getting low / discs corroded

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,629 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 69,629 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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M159 NAW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 129,365 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 M159 NAW, 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 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M159 NAW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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