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F351 PRX

1989 Saab 9000 I

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,928 mi
Last recorded170,928 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000 I135,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF351 PRX
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 170,928 miles

drivers door mirror housing incomplete.advise replacement

Fail 18 Feb 2008 170,928 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

drivers door mirror housing incomplete.advise replacement

Pass 9 Jan 2007 170,925 miles

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

off side mirror casing slightly damaged

rear foot brake application slightly uneven

rear number plate slightly faded

slight oil leak under enging

very slight play in off side inner track rod end/steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2007 170,925 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

off side mirror casing slightly damaged

rear foot brake application slightly uneven

rear number plate slightly faded

slight oil leak under enging

very slight play in off side inner track rod end/steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2005 170,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

off side mirror casing broken

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
5,154
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 30
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F351 PRX is a 1989 Saab 9000 I in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Saab 9000 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 135,916 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F351 PRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 I typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F351 PRX registered?

F351 PRX is a 1989 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is F351 PRX safe to buy?

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