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F272 WCL

1988 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,165 mi
Last recorded122,165 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF272 WCL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 122,165 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 119,781 miles

both front brake discs have slight twist

both rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2010 119,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs have slight twist

both rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2009 118,619 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 118,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2008 164,686 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 164,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

slight twist in o/s/f disc

Pass 31 Jul 2007 164,686 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 164,686 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f indicator lense loose

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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F272 WCL is a 1988 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F272 WCL, 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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F272 WCL is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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