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F419 UHN

1989 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,035 mi
Last recorded171,035 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Saab 9000132,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF419 UHN
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 171,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in outer sills and doors

Pass 26 Jan 2012 165,570 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2012 165,570 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2011 159,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 153,189 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 153,049 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 145,557 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe poor condition in places

Fail 3 Feb 2009 145,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe poor condition in places

Pass 28 Jan 2008 139,270 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

uneven wear on both front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2007 134,059 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 134,066 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 127,465 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 127,465 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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F419 UHN is a 1989 Saab 9000 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F419 UHN, 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 F419 UHN registered?

F419 UHN is a 1989 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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