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F172 CNH

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,979 mi
Last recorded172,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 CNH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 172,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion addvancing on underside front to rear

Pass 23 Jan 2023 170,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 170,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 166,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front chassis corrosion

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

exhaust condition

Pass 19 Nov 2020 163,375 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 163,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting prescribed area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting prescribed area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front suspension arm mounting prescribed area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension arm mounting prescribed area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at both sides within 30cm of front engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on vehicle structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 157,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 157,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rail plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rail plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front seat back - play

Offside Front inner wing / front rails / front crossbeam - corroded

Offside Front seat back and runners - play

Rear brake pipes to hoses and ferrules corroded

Rear nearside and offside tyres close to limit 2.5mm

Pass 19 Apr 2016 157,294 miles

Front chassis rails and suspension arms - corroded

Front windscreen greasy - wipers smearing

Offside Front battery tray and inner wing - corroded

Offside Front play in seat runners

Rear tow-bar corroded

low pressure in spare tyre

oil leak from engine

power-steering pipes weepy - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 6 Apr 2016 157,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed and corroded within 30cm of lower suspension arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

Front chassis rails and suspension arms - corroded

Offside Front battery tray and inner wing - corroded

Offside Front play in seat runners

Rear tow-bar corroded

low pressure in spare tyre

oil leak from engine

power-steering pipes weepy - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 8 Apr 2015 152,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 152,373 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 139,749 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 126,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust joint - minor blow

front exhaust silencer pinholed - minor blow

front suspension arms / rear brake hose ferrules / fuel tank straps - Corroding

headlight rotary switch slightly insecure

nearside and offside front inner wings corroding

nearside and offside front seat backs slight play

oil leak from engine

unable to check brake discs and pads

Pass 2 Apr 2012 113,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 113,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 100,287 miles

centre exhaust joint - minor blow

front numberplate slightly insecure and cracked

offside front brake bind

offside rear tyre close to limit (2mm)

rear exhaust corroding

rear numberplate characters slightly distorted

unable to check brake discs and pads

wipers smeary

Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,161 miles

nearside and offside front inner wings and rails corroding

offside front seat back and runners - play

powersteering pipes wet

radiator cores missing

unable to check brake discs and pads

Fail 29 Mar 2010 89,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and offside front inner wings and rails corroding

offside front seat back and runners - play

powersteering pipes wet

radiator cores missing

unable to check brake discs and pads

Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,481 miles

centre exhaust small split - minor blow

exhaust system corroded

front crossmember corroding

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear sidelights slight dimming with indicators

unable to check brake discs and pads

Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,158 miles

chip in windscreen

front numberplate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2007 54,949 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 54,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,899 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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F172 CNH is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F172 CNH, 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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F172 CNH is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 15 May 1989.

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