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M178 TRC

1995 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,877 mi
Last recorded195,877 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cs128,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 TRC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 195,877 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 195,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 188,517 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 188,513 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 182,467 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 182,467 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 175,833 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 170,003 miles

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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M178 TRC is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M178 TRC, 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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What year was M178 TRC registered?

M178 TRC is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M178 TRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M178 TRC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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