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M189 DTL

1995 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

202,838 mi
Last recorded202,838 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cs128,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 DTL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 202,838 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to back petrol pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 202,691 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to back petrol pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 193,494 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 193,493 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 186,220 miles

Front to back petrol pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 186,220 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front to back petrol pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 175,334 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 175,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 166,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 166,375 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 159,713 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 159,713 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 159,102 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 159,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 156,872 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 156,872 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 154,629 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 148,311 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2006 134,710 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 134,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

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M189 DTL is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M189 DTL, 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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M189 DTL is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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