MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear rubber brake hose ferrules look corroded behind protective hose
both tank straps badly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
advise on both rear brake hose ferils corroded behind protective hose
advise on fuel tank straps corroded but still secure
How Reliable is the Saab 9000?
Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.
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F889 UDP is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F889 UDP, 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.
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What year was F889 UDP registered?
F889 UDP is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F889 UDP safe to buy?
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