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F267 RAN

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,974 mi
Last recorded97,974 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF267 RAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 97,974 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central [ under wheel arch ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 97,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area [ chalk marked ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central [ under wheel arch ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 97,973 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,973 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 97,973 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Temporary repair on exhaust but no leaks and supported

Various oil leaks

Fail 22 Apr 2022 97,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Various oil leaks

Pass 26 Apr 2021 97,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,972 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 97,972 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,972 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 97,972 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 97,972 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack area (2.2.C.1h)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 97,972 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,971 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 97,971 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 97,971 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 97,873 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust gases slightly smokey

Pass 16 Jul 2011 97,520 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 97,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,292 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 94,900 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 94,892 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 94,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 94,017 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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F267 RAN is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 F267 RAN, 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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F267 RAN is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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