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F301 DND

1988 Saab 9000

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,313 mi
Last recorded160,313 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF301 DND
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 160,313 miles

both sides front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

n/s mirror body damaged

n/s sill showing signs of corrosion at the rear bottom

oily around engine

oily around power steering pump

radiator in poor condition

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 23 Mar 2007 157,092 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 157,084 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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F301 DND is a 1988 Saab 9000 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F301 DND, 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.

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What year was F301 DND registered?

F301 DND is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F301 DND safe to buy?

The MOT history for F301 DND shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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