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M223 XWR

1995 Saab 9000 Aero

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,750 mi
Last recorded235,750 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Aero196,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 XWR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 235,750 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 235,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 229,600 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 229,599 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 225,801 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 221,062 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Aero?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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M223 XWR is a 1995 Saab 9000 Aero in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 196,873 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 Aero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M223 XWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M223 XWR registered?

M223 XWR is a 1995 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M223 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M223 XWR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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