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M195 TJW

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,482 mi
Last recorded173,482 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 TJW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 173,482 miles

both floors slighty corroded

front number plate slighty discoloured

horn switch has been moved

metal brake pipes have been greased

nearside rear undersill corroded but notr in perscribed area

offside rear inner flitch slighty corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 173,381 miles

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

both floors slightly corroded

front number plate slightly discoloured

horn switch has been moved

metal brake pipes have been greased

nearside rear undersill corroded not in perscribed area

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2010 162,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

horn is operated on a switch to the left of steering wheel

several metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 3 Jul 2010 162,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate cracked

horn is operated on a switch to the left of steering wheel

several metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 25 Jun 2009 154,130 miles

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

fuel cap requires attention soon

Fail 11 Jun 2009 153,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlamp aims on lower limit

fuel cap requires replacing soon

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jul 2008 145,689 miles

back box exhaust rubber requires attention soon

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play in both rear anti roll wrap around bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2007 135,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear anti-roll bar wrap round bushes

power steering component has a slight weap of fluid

Fail 12 Jul 2007 135,087 miles

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

both rear anti roll bars have slight play

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

power steering component has a slight weap of fluid

Fail 5 Jul 2007 134,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 125,683 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 125,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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M195 TJW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 142,357 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 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M195 TJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M195 TJW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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