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F34 RVL

1988 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,087 mi
Last recorded188,087 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF34 RVL
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 188,087 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 188,057 miles

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

Oil leak

rear offside antiroll bar rubber slight play

slight play in stearing rack

Pass 4 Oct 2006 183,279 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 183,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 179,639 miles

corrosion to bottom of doors.

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge.

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

oil leak around engine

put red tape over cracked rear lens

replaced wiper blades

slight rust forming along rear brake pipes

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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F34 RVL is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F34 RVL, 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

How do I check the history of F34 RVL?

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What year was F34 RVL registered?

F34 RVL is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F34 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F34 RVL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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