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M138 VWR

1995 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,412 mi
Last recorded188,412 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cs128,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 VWR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 188,412 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 188,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 168,861 miles

rear pads wearing very thin

Fail 23 Aug 2008 168,861 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear pads wearing very thin

Fail 29 Aug 2007 156,126 miles

All brake discs rusty due to vehicle standing??

Nearside rear brake pipe getting rusty

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 156,126 miles

All brake discs rusty due to vehicle standing??

Nearside rear brake pipe getting rusty

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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M138 VWR is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 128,418 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 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M138 VWR, 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 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M138 VWR is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 23 January 1995.

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