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F266 BAV

1989 Saab 9000 I

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

235,742 mi
Last recorded235,742 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000 I135,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF266 BAV
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2006 235,742 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 228,042 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 228,042 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
5,154
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 30
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F266 BAV is a 1989 Saab 9000 I in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Saab 9000 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 135,916 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F266 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 I typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F266 BAV registered?

F266 BAV is a 1989 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is F266 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F266 BAV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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