MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?
Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
L217 SEW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1994 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 129,365 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 L217 SEW, 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 32 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of L217 SEW?
You can check the full history of L217 SEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L217 SEW registered?
L217 SEW is a 1994 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 5 July 1994.
Is L217 SEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for L217 SEW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L217 SEW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L217 SEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.