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F743 BKK

1988 Saab 9000 I

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

106,318 mi
Last recorded106,318 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000 I118,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF743 BKK
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 106,318 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 106,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2007 106,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres close to limit,fuel pipes corroded,play in nearside of steering rack on max limit.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 101,444 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 101,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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F743 BKK is a 1988 Saab 9000 I in Silver 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 F743 BKK, 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 F743 BKK registered?

F743 BKK is a 1988 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is F743 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F743 BKK 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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