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M436 FVL

1995 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,452 mi
Last recorded174,452 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cde121,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM436 FVL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2010 174,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 174,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 167,047 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 167,037 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 155,899 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 155,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 149,554 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 149,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 143,150 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2007 143,150 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 137,977 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 137,703 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M436 FVL is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M436 FVL, 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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M436 FVL is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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