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F173 FBA

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,560 mi
Last recorded152,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 FBA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2013 152,560 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 151,702 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 150,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 148,997 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 147,584 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 144,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front n0 plate water marked

Pass 14 Jul 2007 140,225 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 134,902 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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F173 FBA is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 F173 FBA, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F173 FBA registered?

F173 FBA is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 28 September 1988.

Is F173 FBA safe to buy?

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