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F141 MFE

1988 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,979 mi
Last recorded210,979 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 MFE
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 210,979 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 24 Jun 2011 210,969 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 15 Jun 2010 209,728 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 209,728 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 208,516 miles

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion on o/s rear lower door panel

corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch but not within recribed area

Pass 11 Jun 2008 207,266 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2008 207,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 205,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 204,067 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 204,067 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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F141 MFE is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 125,476 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F141 MFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F141 MFE registered?

F141 MFE is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 28 October 1988.

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