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M197 VMP

1995 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,506 mi
Last recorded46,506 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cde121,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 VMP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,506 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 46,506 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,744 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 26,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,716 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Sep 2007 23,716 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,591 miles

see VT32 issued 21/09/2006 @ 12:00

Fail 21 Sep 2006 18,591 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front tyres on about 3mm

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play in steering culumn

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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M197 VMP is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M197 VMP, 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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M197 VMP is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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