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F260 HHR

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,555 mi
Last recorded155,555 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 HHR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 155,555 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

all fuel pipes rusty

engine oily

front and rear suspension very rusty

temporary fuel cap fitted

underneath of vehicle very rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2015 155,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

all fuel pipes rusty

engine oily

front and rear suspension very rusty

temporary fuel cap fitted

underneath of vehicle very rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2014 153,926 miles

All shockabsorber bushes perished and starting to split.

Both front cv boots perished.

Front and rear suspension very rusty.

Nearside rear boot floor corroded and holed.

Tempary locking fuel cap fitted.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 153,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All shockabsorber bushes perished and starting to split.

Both front cv boots perished.

Front and rear suspension very rusty.

Nearside rear boot floor corroded and holed.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tempary locking fuel cap fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 152,196 miles

Boot floor corroded and holed.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre low on inner edge.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 152,196 miles

Boot floor corroded and holed.

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 150,458 miles

Corrosion in nearside front wing top.

Nearside door bottom corroded.

Nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 150,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion in nearside front wing top.

Nearside door bottom corroded.

Nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 147,415 miles

Oil leak

Outer c.v.boots perished.

Seal on filler cap starting to perish.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 147,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Outer c.v.boots perished.

Seal on filler cap starting to perish.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 144,910 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

front and rear suspension very rusty

front number plate separating

radiator leaking

underneath of vehicle very rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2010 144,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

front and rear suspension very rusty

front number plate separating

radiator leaking

underneath of vehicle very rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2009 141,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GETTING RUSTY, NEEDS OIL SPRAY

Pass 26 Sep 2008 139,122 miles

BRAKE HOSE FERRULS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/F INNER WING HOLED

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMANATE

Fail 23 Sep 2008 139,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

BRAKE HOSE FERRULS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/F INNER WING HOLED

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMANATE

Fail 27 Sep 2007 135,606 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY. †SUSPENSION RUSTY. †EXHAUST RUSTY. †NEEDS OIL SPRAY.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 135,606 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY. †SUSPENSION RUSTY. †EXHAUST RUSTY. †NEEDS OIL SPRAY.

Pass 26 Aug 2006 133,458 miles

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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F260 HHR is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F260 HHR, 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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F260 HHR is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 16 January 1989.

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