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F446 HWV

1988 Saab 9000 I

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,411 mi
Last recorded143,411 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000 I118,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF446 HWV
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 143,411 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre side wall

nearside hand brake

offside front tyre edges

offside wiper blade

Fail 12 Jul 2008 143,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre side wall

nearside hand brake

offside front tyre edges

offside wiper blade

Pass 14 Jul 2007 142,057 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 142,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 138,475 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 138,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
5,154
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 30
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F446 HWV is a 1988 Saab 9000 I in Silver 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 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 118,403 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F446 HWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 I typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F446 HWV registered?

F446 HWV is a 1988 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F446 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F446 HWV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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