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F130 AEM

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,542 mi
Last recorded143,542 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF130 AEM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 143,542 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 143,542 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear shock absorber bushes splitting and perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 141,867 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 141,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 139,551 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 133,998 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2009 133,997 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 127,456 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 127,456 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 116,405 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 116,405 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 106,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insecure

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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F130 AEM is a 1989 Saab 900 in White 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 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 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 F130 AEM, 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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What year was F130 AEM registered?

F130 AEM is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 7 February 1989.

Is F130 AEM safe to buy?

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