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PIW 5862

1994 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,972 mi
Last recorded220,972 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000 Cs142,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 5862
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 220,972 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 210,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small crack centre base windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2008 199,778 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 186,734 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 186,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear shock absorber cover broken

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted hard to see all prescribed areas

power steering fluid seepage

small blow from exhaust

stonechip in windscreen not more than 40mm in zone b

Fail 18 Jan 2007 186,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion taking place on offside front inner wing

headlamp beam images deteriorating

nearside rear chassis rail corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2006 174,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre has minor cuts in tread

rear silencer mounting rubbers deteriorating

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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PIW 5862 is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PIW 5862, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PIW 5862 registered?

PIW 5862 is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is PIW 5862 safe to buy?

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