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F36 BAW

1988 Saab 9000

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,764 mi
Last recorded174,764 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF36 BAW
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 174,764 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 174,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 174,103 miles

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

offside rear anti roll bar mounting bush play

Fail 11 Feb 2010 174,103 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

offside rear anti roll bar mounting bush play

Pass 12 Feb 2009 173,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

WASHERS NEED CLEAN WATER

Pass 7 Feb 2008 170,217 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 168,767 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 165,964 miles

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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F36 BAW is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F36 BAW, 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 F36 BAW registered?

F36 BAW is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F36 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F36 BAW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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