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F145 TCF

1989 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,246 mi
Last recorded94,246 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF145 TCF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 94,246 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 94,204 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 94,179 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 94,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 96,163 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 96,163 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 93,860 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 93,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front tyres worn close to limit edges

Pass 21 May 2010 114,445 miles

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

nearside front suspension balljoint dust cover splitting upper and lower

Fail 17 May 2010 103,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all rubber suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2009 96,443 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

centre stop n/w.

Fail 18 May 2009 96,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

centre stop n/w.

Pass 21 May 2008 93,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front upper and lower swivel gaiters split both sides.

Fail 21 May 2008 93,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front upper and lower swivel gaiters split both sides.

Pass 21 May 2007 87,974 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 82,418 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 82,418 miles

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

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

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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F145 TCF is a 1989 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F145 TCF, 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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F145 TCF is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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