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M183 DBJ

1994 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

179,149 mi
Last recorded179,149 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cde129,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM183 DBJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 179,149 miles

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

offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

various oil leaks from engine

Fail 14 Sep 2012 179,149 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 23 Sep 2011 175,299 miles

extensive engine & transmission oil leaks

o/s/r tyre just legal

unable to see rear pads

Fail 19 Sep 2011 175,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

entire exhaust system very rusty

extensive engine & transmission oil leaks

o/s/r tyre just legal

unable to see rear pads

Pass 3 Nov 2010 170,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 170,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

The Radiator fan is not working.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 164,294 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 164,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 157,633 miles

both front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2007 157,202 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 150,948 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 142,319 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 142,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear number plate detereated

Pass 15 Nov 2005 132,873 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 132,873 miles

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

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

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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M183 DBJ is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M183 DBJ, 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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M183 DBJ is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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