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M38 RSO

1995 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,502 mi
Last recorded125,502 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2006
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cd115,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 RSO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2006 125,502 miles

clicking from n/s front c/v joint on road test

Fail 21 Dec 2006 125,501 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise front wheel alignment as front tyres scrubbing off

front and rear brake discs are in poor condition and parking brake will just meet min effort

n/s rear tyre is on 2.0mm alsovarious other brake pipes and hoses corroded

front brakes have 40% imbalance

Pass 20 Dec 2005 111,737 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2005 111,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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M38 RSO is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 115,680 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M38 RSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M38 RSO is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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