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F917 OLA

1989 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

243,894 mi
Last recorded243,894 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF917 OLA
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 243,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 239,635 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 234,450 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 229,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 226,363 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 222,437 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 218,546 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 217,806 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 215,180 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 215,105 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 214,556 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 211,317 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 207,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 197,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 195,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 185,682 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 179,167 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 179,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 158,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F917 OLA is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F917 OLA, 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 F917 OLA registered?

F917 OLA is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F917 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F917 OLA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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