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M505 FMW

1995 Saab 9000 Cd

Green Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,993 mi
Last recorded223,993 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cd115,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM505 FMW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2008 223,993 miles

.. engine belt noise

.. nearside front door mirror caseing damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 223,993 miles

.. engine belt noise

.. nearside front door mirror caseing damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2007 223,207 miles

slight movement of steering rack at mountings

Fail 19 Mar 2007 223,207 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight movement of steering rack at mountings

Pass 1 Apr 2006 215,641 miles

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

slight play in inner steering rack socket ball o/s and n/s

Fail 22 Mar 2006 215,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in inner steering rack socket ball o/s and n/s

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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M505 FMW is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd in Green with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M505 FMW, 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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What year was M505 FMW registered?

M505 FMW is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M505 FMW safe to buy?

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