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F221 EDH

1989 Saab 900

Maroon Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,935 mi
Last recorded115,935 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 EDH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 115,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 114,246 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 114,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 111,448 miles

rear shocker bush split

Fail 4 May 2009 111,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear shocker bush split

Pass 6 Feb 2008 106,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 106,072 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 106,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 105,475 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 105,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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F221 EDH is a 1989 Saab 900 in Maroon with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F221 EDH, 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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What year was F221 EDH registered?

F221 EDH is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F221 EDH safe to buy?

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