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F157 OLO

1988 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,926 mi
Last recorded112,926 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 OLO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2014 112,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 111,918 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 111,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,794 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

minor damage to nearside front light lens noted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2008 110,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 109,930 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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F157 OLO is a 1988 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F157 OLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F157 OLO registered?

F157 OLO is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 20 December 1988.

Is F157 OLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F157 OLO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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