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F34 WVG

1988 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF34 WVG
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 96,848 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

o/s front brake slighty binding on

o/s rear inner sill starting to corrode

unable to see front or rear brake pads

Fail 31 Jan 2008 96,842 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

o/s front brake slighty binding on

o/s rear inner sill starting to corrode

unable to see front or rear brake pads

Pass 1 Feb 2007 96,416 miles

Battery insecure

both front head light reflectors faded

Fail 1 Feb 2007 96,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

both front head light reflectors faded

Pass 30 Jan 2006 95,273 miles

O/S AND N/S HEAD LAMP REFLECTORS STARTING TO FADE

Fail 20 Jan 2006 95,260 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

HEAD LAMP REFLECTORS STARTING TO FADE

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 WVG is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WVG, 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 F34 WVG registered?

F34 WVG is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F34 WVG safe to buy?

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