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F524 DKG

1988 Saab 9000 Cd

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

151,465 mi
Last recorded151,465 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000 Cd142,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF524 DKG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 151,465 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 145,515 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 145,515 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 144,893 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear chassis legs heavily corroded but not holed

fuel tank breather pipe broken

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

rear panel damaged

spare wheel well badly holed & corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 138,348 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 138,342 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 20 Jul 2006 138,337 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 134,545 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 134,545 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

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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F524 DKG is a 1988 Saab 9000 Cd in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1988 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 142,216 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F524 DKG, 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 38 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 F524 DKG registered?

F524 DKG is a 1988 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F524 DKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F524 DKG shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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