MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,879 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust manifold has crack
free play in nearside of steering rack
nsf shock absorber locked with additional nut
nsf strut mount rusty
nsr strut mounts rusty
oil leaks all around engine bay
osr strut mounts rusty
osr tyre getting low on tread
steering fluid very low
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
free play in nearside of steering rack
nsf shock locked with additional nut
nsf strut mount rusty
nsr top shock mount rusty
oil leaks all around engine bay
osr top shock mounts rusty
osr tyre getting low
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F285 RUC is a 1989 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F285 RUC, 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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How do I check the history of F285 RUC?
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What year was F285 RUC registered?
F285 RUC is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 30 March 1989.
Is F285 RUC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F285 RUC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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