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F386 PBJ

1989 Saab 9000 Cd

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

209,941 mi
Last recorded209,941 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000 Cd121,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF386 PBJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 209,941 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 204,918 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 200,647 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 200,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 195,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 189,932 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 189,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 184,946 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 179,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 175,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 169,810 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 162,736 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 155,181 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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F386 PBJ is a 1989 Saab 9000 Cd in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1989 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 121,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F386 PBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F386 PBJ registered?

F386 PBJ is a 1989 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F386 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F386 PBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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