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NIL 3899

1993 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,399 mi
Last recorded190,399 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cde134,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 3899
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 190,399 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 190,399 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 186,130 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 186,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 179,823 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2006 179,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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NIL 3899 is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 134,304 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NIL 3899, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NIL 3899 registered?

NIL 3899 is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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