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F87 SWK

1989 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,757 mi
Last recorded136,757 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF87 SWK
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 136,757 miles

Body work rusty

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hand brake not very good

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 115,634 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 115,621 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 109,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 107,127 miles

o/s and n/s front doors showing signs of corrosion on lower edges

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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F87 SWK is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 132,371 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F87 SWK, 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 37 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 F87 SWK registered?

F87 SWK is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is F87 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F87 SWK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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