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M488 TKO

1995 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

144,048 mi
Last recorded144,048 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cse136,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 TKO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 144,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 143,638 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 143,100 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 142,565 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 142,565 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 141,909 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 141,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 141,250 miles

fuel filler neck breather pipe broken

Pass 10 Jul 2017 140,703 miles

fuel tank filler hose breather pipe split/broken

Fail 4 Jul 2017 140,691 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel tank filler hose breather pipe split/broken

Pass 22 Jun 2016 140,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank filler neck breather pipe broken

Fail 14 Jun 2016 139,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank filler neck breather pipe broken

Pass 6 Jun 2015 138,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 2 Jun 2015 138,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 137,995 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside and nearside rear Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 137,968 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside and nearside rear Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 137,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front and offside front suspension arm inner bushes have movement

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 May 2013 137,252 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front and offside front suspension arm inner bushes have movement

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2012 136,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

smell of fuel on from underside of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2011 135,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre side wall split not to cords

Pass 3 Jun 2010 134,882 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 133,828 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 132,769 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 132,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 132,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 130,720 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 123,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 123,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 117,227 miles

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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M488 TKO is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 M488 TKO, 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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M488 TKO is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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