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F119 EKH

1989 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,693 mi
Last recorded118,693 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF119 EKH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 118,693 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 118,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 115,055 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 115,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 111,517 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 111,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,311 miles

2 front doors corroded

2 front inner wings coroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 107,311 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

2 front doors corroded

2 front inner wings coroded

centre silencer exhaust rubber missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,174 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 98,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,876 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 93,876 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking round the treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking round the treads

Fail 8 Apr 2016 88,580 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking round the treads

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking round the treads

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 84,452 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,978 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,547 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,815 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,847 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 67,711 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,826 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,478 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 605,198 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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F119 EKH is a 1989 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F119 EKH, 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 37 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F119 EKH is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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