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F194 GPN

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,696 mi
Last recorded179,696 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF194 GPN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 179,696 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 179,359 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 179,333 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 179,073 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 178,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 178,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 178,392 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 178,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damaged (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 27 Oct 2018 178,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damaged (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2017 176,691 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 176,673 miles

Central Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 175,096 miles

rear brake pipes greased

underside undersealed

Fail 21 Nov 2012 175,096 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pipes greased

underside undersealed

Fail 28 Apr 2012 175,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car undersealed heavily

rear brake pipes greased

signs of fibre glass repair in o/s/f inner arch

unable to check front to rear brake pipes as run through inside of car

Fail 1 Apr 2010 159,859 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 159,859 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 156,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 150,528 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 150,527 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 143,214 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 136,166 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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F194 GPN is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F194 GPN, 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.

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What year was F194 GPN registered?

F194 GPN is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 6 August 1988.

Is F194 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F194 GPN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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