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F387 HFG

1988 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,832 mi
Last recorded69,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF387 HFG
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,832 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres has nail in tread

oil leak

rear axle rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres has nail in tread

oil leak

rear axle rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,838 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 66,838 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,330 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside front seat belt webbing slight damage

rear axle casing corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 63,282 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside front seat belt webbing slight damage

rear axle casing corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,974 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,637 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 56,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight headlamp glass damage.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 55,047 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F387 HFG is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F387 HFG, 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 F387 HFG registered?

F387 HFG is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 4 August 1988.

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