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F587 PHM

1988 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,952 mi
Last recorded112,952 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF587 PHM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 112,952 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 112,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

body work deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2006 110,611 miles

both os doors corroded, rear spoiler damaged, body deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2005 109,058 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 109,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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F587 PHM is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F587 PHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F587 PHM registered?

F587 PHM is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F587 PHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F587 PHM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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