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L551 AKM

1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,454 mi
Last recorded131,454 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto139,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL551 AKM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo Auto
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 131,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2008 131,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2007 129,552 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 125,353 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

o/s/r handbrake not working as well as n/s/r

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,976
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 48
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L551 AKM is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 139,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L551 AKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L551 AKM registered?

L551 AKM is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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