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M170 ARV

1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,160 mi
Last recorded173,160 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto118,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 ARV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo Auto
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 173,160 miles

Oil leak

both head lamps no beam image patern reduced

front and rear disc's slight pitting

park brake travel long

Fail 29 Jun 2010 173,158 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

both head lamps no beam image patern reduced

front and rear disc's slight pitting

park brake travel long

Fail 9 Apr 2009 169,458 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brakelight not working

Pass 9 Apr 2009 169,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brakelight not working

Pass 27 Mar 2008 162,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 155,307 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 148,433 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 148,433 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

front sidelights do work occasionally,but switch is faulty(see failure sheet)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto?

Based on 2,448 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
6,057
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
constant velocity joint gaiter split 162
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 107
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 93
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M170 ARV is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 118,790 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 Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M170 ARV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M170 ARV is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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