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F264 KBM

1988 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,724 mi
Last recorded111,724 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF264 KBM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 111,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres are 13 years old

Fail 23 Apr 2026 111,721 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres are 13 years old

Rear Coil spring corroded springs showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 111,055 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 111,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes of when brake lights are on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 108,113 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,801 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 107,654 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps deteriorating slightly poor beam pattern

Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,379 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 107,112 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 107,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 106,705 miles

Offside Rear hand brake needs attention

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 106,267 miles

oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2015 105,739 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,231 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 105,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 101,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,545 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 97,257 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,476 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,978 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 90,740 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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F264 KBM is a 1988 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F264 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.

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What year was F264 KBM registered?

F264 KBM is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 16 December 1988.

Is F264 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F264 KBM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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