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M840 TAJ

1995 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,215 mi
Last recorded101,215 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cde121,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 TAJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 101,215 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 101,215 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 97,532 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 97,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 96,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 96,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 93,180 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 93,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 87,562 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2007 87,502 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 81,855 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 81,855 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 lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2006 81,824 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 73,494 miles

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

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

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

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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M840 TAJ is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M840 TAJ, 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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What year was M840 TAJ registered?

M840 TAJ is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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