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F310 GAW

1989 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,218 mi
Last recorded131,218 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF310 GAW
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 131,218 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 131,218 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2010 130,164 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 130,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 129,253 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 128,352 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 124,604 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 122,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 118,077 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 118,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F310 GAW is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F310 GAW, 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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What year was F310 GAW registered?

F310 GAW is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F310 GAW safe to buy?

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