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M541 FRG

1994 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

157,451 mi
Last recorded157,451 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cde129,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM541 FRG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 157,451 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 157,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 151,927 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 151,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s rear light cover damage

rear reg plate condition deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2006 140,805 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 140,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

o/s outer washer jet blocked

oil leak

rear reg plate condition deteriorating

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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M541 FRG is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 129,365 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M541 FRG, 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 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M541 FRG is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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