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M985 AFL

1994 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

187,822 mi
Last recorded187,822 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cse131,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM985 AFL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 187,822 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 183,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 174,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 169,152 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres cracking side walls

Fail 23 Apr 2013 169,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres cracking side walls

Pass 30 Apr 2012 164,333 miles

srs light on

Fail 25 Apr 2012 164,316 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

srs light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 162,583 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 162,581 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

o/r/ door not opening inside or out

Pass 22 Apr 2010 159,675 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2010 159,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 156,414 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 156,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 150,665 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 150,665 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 148,074 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 148,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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M985 AFL is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 131,988 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M985 AFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M985 AFL registered?

M985 AFL is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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