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H347 BFB

1991 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,055 mi
Last recorded73,055 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH347 BFB
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,055 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,097 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 71,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,738 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,484 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 67,484 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,141 miles

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

Central brake light not working

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 62,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central brake light not working

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,612 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 56,612 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 48,972 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 47,935 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 47,908 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 47,626 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 47,388 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,569 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,703 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 44,432 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,126 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 41,644 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,287 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 38,634 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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H347 BFB is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 138,040 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 H347 BFB, 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 35 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H347 BFB registered?

H347 BFB is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 28 January 1991.

Is H347 BFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H347 BFB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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