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F259 NPU

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,028 mi
Last recorded108,028 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF259 NPU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 108,028 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 108,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 107,998 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 5 May 2015 107,998 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,354 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 104,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 104,051 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 104,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

lights not tested

windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 103,849 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 90,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 81,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F259 NPU is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F259 NPU, 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 F259 NPU registered?

F259 NPU is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 17 November 1988.

Is F259 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F259 NPU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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