MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front tyres cracking side walls
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
srs light on
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
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
Coolant leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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M985 AFL is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 25 November 1994.
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