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F553 JFG

1988 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,855 mi
Last recorded165,855 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 JFG
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2006 165,855 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 165,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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F553 JFG is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F553 JFG, 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 F553 JFG registered?

F553 JFG is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 10 October 1988.

Is F553 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F553 JFG shows 2 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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