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M531 BSU

1994 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,101 mi
Last recorded178,101 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cse131,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 BSU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 178,101 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 176,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 174,432 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 174,416 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 167,514 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 167,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

some surface corerowion to metal brake pipes

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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M531 BSU is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 131,988 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 M531 BSU, 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 32 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 M531 BSU registered?

M531 BSU is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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