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F371 MLW

1988 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

149,431 mi
Last recorded149,431 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF371 MLW
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2006 149,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Unable to check fuel cap,key not present

bonnet struts defective

boot struts defective

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

rear silencer corroded

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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F371 MLW is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F371 MLW, 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 F371 MLW registered?

F371 MLW is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F371 MLW safe to buy?

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