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M728 EWY

1995 Saab 9000 Cde

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,422 mi
Last recorded102,422 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cde121,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM728 EWY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 102,422 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 102,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 101,158 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front wing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2024 101,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front wing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,778 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 99,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 97,824 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 97,823 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,485 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 96,485 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 94,691 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 94,691 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,049 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 93,049 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen slight delamination-not in drivers view

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated-cracking

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated-cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2018 92,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen slight delamination-not in drivers view

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated-cracking

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated-cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen delaminated round edge of screen

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,763 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen delaminating on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,964 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 81,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 79,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,637 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 70,605 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 667,710 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 63,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,621 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,862 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 57,862 miles

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

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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M728 EWY is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M728 EWY, 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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M728 EWY is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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