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F137 DGK

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,169 mi
Last recorded144,169 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 DGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2009 144,169 miles

Drivers door handle loose.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 144,169 miles

Drivers door handle loose.

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 141,494 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front and rear brake pads 5-6mm

front number plate cracked still secure

Pass 3 Sep 2008 141,494 miles

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

engine oil leak

front and rear brake pads 5-6mm

front number plate cracked still secure

Pass 24 Sep 2007 139,785 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 134,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 134,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 128,908 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 128,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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F137 DGK is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F137 DGK, 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 F137 DGK registered?

F137 DGK is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F137 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F137 DGK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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