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F180 HGY

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

237,835 mi
Last recorded237,835 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF180 HGY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 237,835 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 237,835 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2015 235,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2014 230,750 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 230,744 miles

Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2013 226,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 226,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 219,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 218,206 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 217,224 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 215,221 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 215,210 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 212,405 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 209,080 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 207,533 miles

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

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

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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F180 HGY is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F180 HGY, 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 F180 HGY registered?

F180 HGY is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F180 HGY safe to buy?

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