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M885 GCU

1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,804 mi
Last recorded134,804 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto118,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM885 GCU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo Auto
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 134,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 134,757 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 124,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 119,406 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 119,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front tyres are different size to rear tyres,but not mixed on axles.

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

Nearside headlamp cracked,but not effecting pattern.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp around power steering reservoir.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 114,708 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 17 Jan 2006 114,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto?

Based on 2,448 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
6,057
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
constant velocity joint gaiter split 162
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 107
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 93
Full Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto reliability report

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M885 GCU is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 118,790 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 Cse Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M885 GCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M885 GCU is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto, first registered on 9 January 1995.

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