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M517 BSU

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,124 mi
Last recorded235,124 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 BSU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 235,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both top engine mounts starting to split

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

small hole o/s/r wheel arch [corrosion]

Fail 2 Mar 2012 235,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise top engine mounting split

Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 211,579 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 211,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 210,271 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 210,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 200,037 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 185,475 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 185,475 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

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M517 BSU is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 142,357 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 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M517 BSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M517 BSU is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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