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F31 HNM

1988 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

250,086 mi
Last recorded250,086 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 HNM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 250,086 miles

all doors corroded

front brakes binding slightly

inner sills corroded

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills and wheelarches have been repaired.sills and arches covered in paint and fresh underseal

offside front anti roll bar link arm rubber bushes worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Oct 2012 250,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake back plates fitted are heavily corroded

all doors corroded

inner sills corroded

offside front brake back plate missing

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

suspect pipe to fuel regulator valve not a fuel type pipe

Pass 19 Sep 2011 242,836 miles

brake discs corroded

o/s/r inner side lamp not working

outter sills corroded

wiper poor

Fail 19 Sep 2011 242,835 miles

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

brake discs corroded

o/s/r inner side lamp not working

outter sills corroded

wiper poor

Pass 10 Sep 2010 234,252 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 234,247 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 224,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bootlid hinge broken but still secures in shut position

bottoms of doors heavily corroded

engine has major oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front registration plate cracked

rear exhaust has had temperory repair

Pass 15 Aug 2008 216,896 miles

anti roll bar bushes poor

oil leaks from engine and gear box

rear section of exhaust mounted using tie strap

Fail 12 Aug 2008 216,888 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti roll bar bushes poor

oil leaks from engine and gear box

rear section of exhaust mounted using tie strap

Pass 3 Aug 2007 209,477 miles

o/s anti roll bar bushes poor

Fail 9 Jul 2007 209,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 202,600 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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F31 HNM is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F31 HNM, 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 F31 HNM registered?

F31 HNM is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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