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F124 DOJ

1988 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,274 mi
Last recorded128,274 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 DOJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 128,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2025 127,435 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg has small hole on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 126,333 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 125,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 124,817 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 123,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 122,796 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 122,085 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 122,077 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 121,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 120,571 miles

Advise under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2016 120,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,858 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 119,837 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 119,653 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 May 2014 119,653 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2013 118,938 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 118,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 117,268 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 117,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

power steering slight leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 115,446 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 115,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 108,882 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 108,882 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 108,211 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 101,026 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2006 101,026 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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F124 DOJ is a 1988 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F124 DOJ, 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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What year was F124 DOJ registered?

F124 DOJ is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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