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F270 NMJ

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,520 mi
Last recorded145,520 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF270 NMJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 145,520 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 139,886 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 139,886 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 132,179 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 125,056 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Jul 2009 124,874 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Aug 2008 121,395 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 117,867 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 112,690 miles

rear silencer blowing.

Fail 7 Aug 2006 112,536 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

exhaust rear silencer blowing.

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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F270 NMJ is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F270 NMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F270 NMJ registered?

F270 NMJ is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F270 NMJ safe to buy?

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