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F559 KCJ

1988 Saab 9000 I

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

139,710 mi
Last recorded139,710 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000 I118,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF559 KCJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2008 139,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 135,178 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 135,178 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 134,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 129,187 miles

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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F559 KCJ is a 1988 Saab 9000 I in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F559 KCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F559 KCJ registered?

F559 KCJ is a 1988 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is F559 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F559 KCJ shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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