MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,859 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
o/s/r parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
o/s/f wing corroded
parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle & suspension components
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
o/s/f wing corroded
parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle & suspension components
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all suspension corroded
corrosion on rear inner wing and heel board close to front subframe
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated
under side of vehicle heavily
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated
under side of vehicle heavily
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)
all suspension components heavily corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
under side of vehicle heavily corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
all suspension bushes deteriorated
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
under side heverly corroded but not holed
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
all suspension bushes deteriorated
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
long travel hand brake
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
general underside corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all suspension bushes deteriorated
general underside corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system drteriorated
general underside corrosion
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight blow on front exhaust down pipe
rear tyres wearing unevenly
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
geaneral underside corrosion
play in both front seat runers & backs
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
geaneral underside corrosion
play in both front seat runers & backs
rear tyres wearing unevenly
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
long travel on hand brake
slight lift in steering column
slight play front seat backs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all suspension bushes starting to perish & split
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
play in both front seats
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
o/s rear brake reading slow
slight damage to fuel cap
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fan belt tensioner insecure
play in both front seat runners
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?
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A8 MLJ is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1992 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 137,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 MLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A8 MLJ is a 1992 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 30 October 1992.
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