MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?
Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F981 GKM is a 1989 Saab 9000 Cd in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1989 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 121,066 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F981 GKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F981 GKM registered?
F981 GKM is a 1989 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 6 February 1989.
Is F981 GKM safe to buy?
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