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F291 XFX

1989 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,051 mi
Last recorded67,051 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 XFX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 67,032 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 67,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack at foot of column (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting insecure but system still supported

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,881 miles

exhaust blow on rear joint

nearside front floor in front of wheel arch corroded

poor image on both front headlamps

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Nov 2016 65,880 miles

Nearside front brake binding front and rear brake discs corroded (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust blow on rear joint

nearside front floor in front of wheel arch corroded

poor image on both front headlamps

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 64,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

offside front tyre - outer edge wear, cracking on outer wall/tread

offside rear tyre - outer edge wear, cracking on traed/outer wall

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,011 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear brake pads not visible

nearside front tyre - outer edge wear

Fail 9 Aug 2012 60,012 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear brake pads not visible

nearside front tyre - outer edge wear

Fail 26 Jul 2011 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

all tyres - cracking to wall/tread

corrosion to suspension/steering components and prescribed areas

front and rear brake discs pitted

front and rear brake pads not visible

nearside front door corroded (bottom)

offside rear door corroded (bottom)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

all tyres - cracking to wall/tread

corrosion to suspension/steering components and prescribed areas

front and rear brake discs pitted

front and rear brake pads not visible

nearside front door corroded (bottom)

offside rear door corroded (bottom)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,468 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F291 XFX is a 1989 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F291 XFX, 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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What year was F291 XFX registered?

F291 XFX is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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