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M438 TSG

1995 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,171 mi
Last recorded175,171 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cse136,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 TSG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 175,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

engine drive belt poor condition

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front wing corroded and holed

rear panhard rod bent

Fail 23 Mar 2010 175,065 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

engine drive belt poor condition

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front wing corroded and holed

rear panhard rod bent

Pass 22 Apr 2009 170,984 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 170,977 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 163,787 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 163,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 154,940 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 154,940 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 154,820 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate in poor condition

o/s steering rack boot twisted

Pass 18 Jan 2006 148,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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M438 TSG is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 136,568 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M438 TSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M438 TSG registered?

M438 TSG is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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