MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
both rear top shock absorber bushes cracked
nearside door mirror glass loose
nearside rear tyre out of shape
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
small oil leak around steering rack area.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
oil leak engine area
starting to rust in engine bay
un able to see brake pads
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F228 ECL is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F228 ECL, 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 F228 ECL registered?
F228 ECL is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 21 June 1989.
Is F228 ECL safe to buy?
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