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F89 HWF

1988 Saab 9000 Cd

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,839 mi
Last recorded157,839 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000 Cd142,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 HWF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 157,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 145,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cracks forming to nearside rear tyre

slight fading to raer number plate

some corrosion to raer axle beam

Fail 19 Sep 2006 145,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cracks forming on nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion rear axle beam

slight fading to rear number plate

Pass 12 Sep 2005 138,906 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small split in offside wiper

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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F89 HWF is a 1988 Saab 9000 Cd in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 142,216 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 F89 HWF, 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 38 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 F89 HWF registered?

F89 HWF is a 1988 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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