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M892 LJA

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

227,546 mi
Last recorded227,546 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM892 LJA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 227,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 227,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 227,524 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 224,561 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 224,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 223,836 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 223,836 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 219,792 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 219,792 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 218,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer flange connection (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 207,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 207,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 203,788 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 203,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 195,542 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 195,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 194,289 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 188,764 miles

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

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

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

TWO REAR TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Pass 3 Jul 2008 170,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 152,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 133,874 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 133,874 miles

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

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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M892 LJA is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M892 LJA, 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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M892 LJA is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 17 August 1994.

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