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M535 UGS

1995 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,325 mi
Last recorded182,325 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cde121,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM535 UGS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 182,325 miles

drivers seat belt buckle button worn

nearside front fog light inoperative / damaged?

slight corrosion to rear coil spring upper mounting areas

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 6 May 2020 179,810 miles

drivers front seat belt buckle button worn

Fail 5 May 2020 179,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked,blowing and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

drivers front seat belt buckle button worn

Pass 10 May 2019 176,873 miles

front bonnet struts worn inafective

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

headlight switch loose

nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

offside front seat belt buckle button worn

Fail 25 Apr 2019 176,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer rear sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear suspension holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near inner arch area AND rear most holed. x 2 areas marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear coil spring upper mounting area

corrosion to nearside rear most suspension mounting area as marked

front bonnet struts worn inafective

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

headlight switch loose

nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

offside front seat belt buckle button worn

Pass 2 May 2018 172,938 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 172,937 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n,s wing mirror damaged

slight play n,s track rod end

Pass 11 May 2017 168,760 miles

offside front seat belt buckle button worn

offside rear inner wheel rim slight dented

rear number plate delaminating

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 3 May 2017 168,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar centre mounting bushes. (D) bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear suspension area holed and corroded (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

noise? creaking, from nearside front top strut mounting area, when jacked up from lock to lock

offside front seat belt buckle button worn

offside rear inner wheel rim slight dented

rear number plate delaminating

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2016 163,653 miles

corrison around windscreen

Pass 15 May 2015 159,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 154,032 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 148,653 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 143,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2012 143,711 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust rubber mount broken

jubilee clip loose around fuel tank neck

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 May 2011 138,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 133,308 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 133,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 128,308 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 123,492 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 117,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 112,396 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 105,972 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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M535 UGS is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 121,181 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M535 UGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M535 UGS is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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