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F170 UPO

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,407 mi
Last recorded195,407 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 UPO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 195,407 miles

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

corrosion to both floor pans

Pass 1 May 2012 192,566 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 192,389 miles

Oil leak

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)

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2009 189,411 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 188,100 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 183,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 181,584 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 181,584 miles

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

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

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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F170 UPO is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F170 UPO, 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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What year was F170 UPO registered?

F170 UPO is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F170 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F170 UPO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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