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F169 OTL

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,283 mi
Last recorded166,283 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF169 OTL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 166,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 166,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 166,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 165,934 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 165,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 165,350 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear, upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 165,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 165,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 164,739 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 164,739 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle overheated during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 163,968 miles

Corrosion in places underside of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2016 163,219 miles

surface rust in pat5ches on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 May 2016 163,191 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust in pat5ches on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2015 162,807 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 162,807 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 161,932 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 161,032 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 159,785 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 158,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 158,029 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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F169 OTL is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F169 OTL, 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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F169 OTL is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 29 April 1989.

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