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F162 JMA

1989 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,973 mi
Last recorded161,973 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 JMA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 161,973 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 161,972 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 160,729 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 154,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 147,129 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 147,129 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 139,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator support corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2013 139,430 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator support corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 131,150 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 124,480 miles

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

boot floor corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 124,480 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 117,313 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2010 117,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 110,662 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front lower shocker bush deterating.

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisey.

Rear top shoker bushes deterating.

Steering rack oilly.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 110,661 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front lower shocker bush deterating.

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisey.

Rear top shoker bushes deterating.

Steering rack oilly.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 102,291 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 102,008 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 91,884 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 91,749 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2006 82,123 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 81,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 JMA is a 1989 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JMA, 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 JMA is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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