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M228 ALX

1994 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,251 mi
Last recorded94,251 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto136,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 ALX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo Auto
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 94,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 94,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 92,448 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 86,716 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 86,716 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 79,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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M228 ALX is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 136,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M228 ALX, 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 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M228 ALX is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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