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M708 RRF

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

165,749 mi
Last recorded165,749 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM708 RRF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 165,749 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel catches arch liner on full lock

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar has movement

Rear rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 165,673 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel catches arch liner on full lock

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar has movement

Rear rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 163,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 163,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 154,097 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 154,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 146,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 142,896 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 142,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 142,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 141,530 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 141,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 137,070 miles

Cover sills fitted

Hand brake travel

Headlamps aged and images poor

Minor chips in screen

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Chip in headlamp not effecting image

PAS Reservoir damp/weeping

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

Slight play in front and rear anti roll bar D bushes

Tyre valves cracking and showing age

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Fail 25 Oct 2016 137,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Cover sills fitted

Hand brake travel

Headlamps aged and images poor

Minor chips in screen

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Chip in headlamp not effecting image

PAS Reservoir damp/weeping

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

Slight play in front and rear anti roll bar D bushes

Tyre valves cracking and showing age

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2015 134,245 miles

Coolant leak from coolant reservoir

Cover sills fitted

Front Play in anti-roll bar D bushes

Headlamps aged and have poor images

Minor chips in screen

Nearside Wing mirror glass cracked and housing insecure

Offside Front Slight fluffing and fraying to seat belt

Offside Stone chips to headlamp glass

PAS reservoir damp/weeping

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

Rear Play in anti-roll bar D bushes

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,219 miles

Both nearside and offside headlamps poor images

Chips in screen

Cover sills fitted

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

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

Nearside wing mirror cracked

PAS Reservoir damp/weeping

Play in both front and rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Slight damage and fluffing to seat belts

Slight damage to offside headlamp

Various mistings of oil

Pass 25 Oct 2013 124,152 miles

Anti roll bar D bushes showing age and wear

Cover sills fitted

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Slight damage and fluffing and fraying to seat belts

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone chip in offside headlamp

Stone damage to treads

Various minor oil leaks

Wet Test

Fail 23 Oct 2013 124,152 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti roll bar D bushes showing age and wear

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Slight damage and fluffing and fraying to seat belts

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Temp repair to offside headlamp glass?Stone chip

Vac pipe split and requires attention

Various minor oil leaks

Wet Test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 119,128 miles

Coolant leak

Cover sills fitted

Hazard warning switch requires attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone chip and temp repair to offside headlamp glass

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Fail 22 Oct 2012 119,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Cover sills fitted

Hazard warning switch requires attention

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone chip and temp repair to offside headlamp glass

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Pass 21 Oct 2011 115,655 miles

As previous advisory sheet

Fail 19 Oct 2011 115,650 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Auxillary belts showing age

Brake flexis and ferrules show surface corrosion, age and wear

Corrosion to rear anti-roll bar and age/play in inner bushes

Cover sills fitted

Handbrake travel

Kerb damage to offside rear sidewall

Partial failure of high level stop lamp

Slight damage/fluffing to offside front seat belt

Stone chip and temp repair to offside front headlamp glass

Stone damage to offside rear tyre tread

Various mistings of oil

Pass 22 Oct 2010 111,873 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 109,267 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,803 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 101,716 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 101,716 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 97,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 97,290 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 93,356 miles

both front drive sharft outer gaiters cracking

front tyres wearing on edges

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
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M708 RRF is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 M708 RRF, 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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M708 RRF is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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