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M301 KBD

1995 Saab 9000 Cde

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,831 mi
Last recorded66,831 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cde121,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM301 KBD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 66,831 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 63,435 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,549 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 60,546 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,392 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,472 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,370 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 58,370 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,102 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,982 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,729 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,633 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 55,633 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Rear axle/arm corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 53,215 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Rear axle/arm corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 50,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,271 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,896 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear xale corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,560 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,854 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,472 miles

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,051 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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M301 KBD is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 M301 KBD, 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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M301 KBD is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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