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F117 AEL

1989 Saab 9000 Cde

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,469 mi
Last recorded115,469 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000 Cde112,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 AEL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 115,469 miles

slight damage to offside head lamp glass

Fail 5 Jun 2008 115,468 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to offside head lamp glass

Pass 6 Jun 2007 112,830 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 112,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 109,733 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 109,733 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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F117 AEL is a 1989 Saab 9000 Cde in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 112,830 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F117 AEL, 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 37 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 F117 AEL registered?

F117 AEL is a 1989 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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