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F251 KBM

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,846 mi
Last recorded170,846 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 KBM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 170,846 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 170,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 164,590 miles

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

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

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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F251 KBM is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F251 KBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F251 KBM registered?

F251 KBM is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is F251 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F251 KBM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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