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B111 UNF

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,077 mi
Last recorded147,077 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 UNF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 147,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 146,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 146,222 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 145,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 144,597 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 144,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 142,347 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 140,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 138,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 134,452 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 132,149 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 132,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2014 130,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2014 130,831 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 130,674 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 129,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 129,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 126,216 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2010 122,678 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 121,492 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 121,492 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 118,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 118,616 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 116,748 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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B111 UNF is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B111 UNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B111 UNF?

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What year was B111 UNF registered?

B111 UNF is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is B111 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B111 UNF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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