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E551 FJB

1988 Saab 9000 Cde

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,012 mi
Last recorded113,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000 Cde108,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE551 FJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 113,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 112,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 108,933 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 102,048 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 93,902 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 82,893 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 76,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 76,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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E551 FJB is a 1988 Saab 9000 Cde in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 108,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E551 FJB, 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 38 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E551 FJB registered?

E551 FJB is a 1988 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E551 FJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E551 FJB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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