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M978 AFL

1994 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

185,049 mi
Last recorded185,049 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo138,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 AFL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 185,049 miles

1/both head lamp aim just passed reflectors in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2007 185,029 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/rear brake disc corroded †slight play o/s/f suspension

Fail 28 Oct 2005 181,966 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

auxillary drive belt incoplete needs changing asap

osf brake hose outer casing badly worn almost to the cords

rear brake pads low 2mm (ish)

uneven wear both front tyres

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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M978 AFL is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 138,337 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M978 AFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M978 AFL registered?

M978 AFL is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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