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M278 CLF

1994 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,223 mi
Last recorded104,223 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cde129,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 CLF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 104,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 104,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 101,947 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 100,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,507 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 99,507 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 95,270 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 95,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 94,899 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 94,704 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 94,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 94,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 89,667 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 87,705 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 87,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,068 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 83,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 77,910 miles

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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M278 CLF is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M278 CLF, 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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What year was M278 CLF registered?

M278 CLF is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 30 December 1994.

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