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F162 BPW

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,572 mi
Last recorded138,572 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 BPW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 138,572 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 138,572 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 134,415 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all 4 door bottoms corroded but not sharp when on ground!

both sides wiper blades deteriorating!

Fail 19 Aug 2009 127,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all 4 door bottoms corroded but not sharp when vehicle is on ground!

both sides rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode(body to axle)

rear no/plate deteriorating but legible!

Pass 19 Aug 2009 127,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 door bottoms corroded but not sharp when vehicle is on ground!

both sides rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode(body to axle)

rear no/plate deteriorating but legible!

Pass 14 Aug 2008 121,310 miles

front wiper blade worn

movement to drivers seat frame -- seat secure

Fail 12 Aug 2008 121,288 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

front wiper blade worn

movement to drivers seat frame -- seat secure

Pass 10 Aug 2007 112,134 miles

f/no/plate damaged but secure & legible

n/s centre exhaust mount slight cracks

Pass 10 Aug 2006 104,246 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 104,346 miles

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

badly corroded and holed in bottom of all doors

exhaust rubbers cracking

front number plate cracked

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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F162 BPW is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F162 BPW, 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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F162 BPW is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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