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FDZ 6989

1989 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,682 mi
Last recorded20,682 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDZ 6989
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,682 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 20,205 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 18,331 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 17,388 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 13,507 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 6,399 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 69 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 206,069 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 201,631 miles

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Pass 11 Nov 2014 197,498 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 191,924 miles

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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FDZ 6989 is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FDZ 6989, 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 FDZ 6989 registered?

FDZ 6989 is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is FDZ 6989 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDZ 6989 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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