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F222 SUL

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,483 mi
Last recorded156,483 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF222 SUL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 156,483 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 156,483 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 152,613 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 152,613 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 148,808 miles

advise effort low on nearside hand brake

Fail 25 Jan 2008 148,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise effort low on nearside hand brake

Pass 19 Jan 2007 144,063 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 144,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 139,360 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 139,360 miles

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

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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F222 SUL is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F222 SUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F222 SUL registered?

F222 SUL is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 14 July 1989.

Is F222 SUL safe to buy?

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