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F513 EAV

1989 Saab 9000 I

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,400 mi
Last recorded176,400 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000 I135,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF513 EAV
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2007 176,400 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 176,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All body corossion & damage just acceptable.

Slight corossion on O/S rear of outer sill.

Pass 11 Mar 2006 168,663 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 168,656 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid level low, just above minimum.

N/S/R tyre outer edge of tread/wall worn & only just acceptable.

Rear brake disc outer faces becoming corroded.

battery insecure

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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F513 EAV is a 1989 Saab 9000 I in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Saab 9000 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 135,916 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 F513 EAV, 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 37 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F513 EAV registered?

F513 EAV is a 1989 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 10 July 1989.

Is F513 EAV safe to buy?

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