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F107 NPL

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,387 mi
Last recorded153,387 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF107 NPL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 153,387 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED

OIL LEAKS

nearside front door lower corroded

offside front and rear doors corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 153,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp showing white light (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp showing white light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front door corroded ( lower )

offside front and rear doors corroded ( lower )

offside rear indicator lamp cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2016 153,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER BODY SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 1 May 2015 150,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both lower sill panels corroding

advise engine oil leaks

advise front brake discs worn/lipped

advise front screen chipped/damaged

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise hand brake travel high

advise off side front brake starting to bind

advise rear exhaust section slight blow

Fail 1 May 2015 150,418 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both lower sill panels corroding

advise engine oil leaks

advise front brake discs worn/lipped

advise front screen chipped/damaged

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise hand brake travel high

advise off side front brake starting to bind

advise rear exhaust section slight blow

Pass 13 May 2014 148,480 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake discs lipped and worn.

advise oil leak from pas system.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 13 May 2014 148,480 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

advise front brake discs lipped and worn.

advise oil leak from pas system.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 145,983 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise various stone chipos front screen and cracked.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 145,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise various stone chipos front screen and cracked.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 142,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

advise front brake discs lipped.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 142,734 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 140,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

advise both front bump stops deteriated.

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 140,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

advise both front bump stops deteriated.

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 138,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

advise all steering and suspension componenets corroded

advise front tyres 195 60 15 advise rear tyres 185 65 15

advise offsaide front outer cv gaitor weeping grease

Pass 14 Feb 2009 136,095 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion around nearside rear stabilizer bar

oil leak around gear box area

Pass 9 Jan 2008 132,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 129,805 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 3 Feb 2006 127,636 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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F107 NPL is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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 F107 NPL, 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.

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F107 NPL is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 22 November 1988.

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