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F210 UJB

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,075 mi
Last recorded148,075 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF210 UJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 148,075 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 147,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 147,003 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 146,900 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 145,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front shock absorbers rubber bushes worn

Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2017 145,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (lower arm mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front shock absorbers rubber bushes worn

Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 140,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 137,414 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 129,395 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 129,361 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 124,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 124,209 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 119,820 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 119,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 118,614 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 117,492 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 116,422 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 116,422 miles

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

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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F210 UJB is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F210 UJB, 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 F210 UJB registered?

F210 UJB is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 15 September 1988.

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