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F617 FKJ

1989 Saab 9000 Cd

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,953 mi
Last recorded167,953 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000 Cd121,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF617 FKJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 167,953 miles

o/s front brake binding slighty

Fail 23 Dec 2009 167,953 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s front brake binding slighty

Pass 17 Dec 2008 167,053 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 167,053 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 165,785 miles

slight play steering column

Pass 2 Jan 2007 164,698 miles

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

o/s/f of bumper damaged taped up

stale petrol smell from fuel tank no leaks found

Pass 17 Dec 2005 163,065 miles

front number plate cracked

nail in tyre

oil leak

rear number plate distorted

slight corrosion to bulk head n/s

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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F617 FKJ is a 1989 Saab 9000 Cd in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 121,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F617 FKJ, 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 37 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 F617 FKJ registered?

F617 FKJ is a 1989 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 19 January 1989.

Is F617 FKJ safe to buy?

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