MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
back box corroded/minor blow
moderate rim damage to nearside front wheel
nearside front tyre 8yrs old
surface corr to rear discs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
back box corroded/minor blow
moderate rim damage to nearside front wheel
nearside front tyre 8yrs old
surface corr to rear discs
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
small crack in nearside headlamp glass
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside front seatbelt buckle retaining clip broken rear tyres going out of shape front brake imbalance high(23%)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000?
Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F970 PAN is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 F970 PAN, 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.
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F970 PAN is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 22 March 1989.
Is F970 PAN safe to buy?
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