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F301 LDB

1989 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,268 mi
Last recorded164,268 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF301 LDB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 164,268 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 162,779 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 162,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 161,382 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 161,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 160,501 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 157,080 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 157,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 155,953 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 154,249 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 154,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 149,293 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 149,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 145,617 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 145,079 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 144,448 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 144,299 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 143,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres side walls perishing

rear tyres tread perishing

wear in front seat runners etc

Fail 15 Apr 2008 143,561 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres side walls perishing

rear tyres tread perishing

wear in front seat runners etc

Pass 21 Apr 2007 143,286 miles

All "6" brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front and both rear brake discs rusted on friction surface edges

Both front and both rear tyres perished

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Exhaust middle and rear sections very rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Fuel tank support straps very rusty

Offside front anti-roll bar to lower suspension arm mounting bush worn

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 12 Mar 2007 143,201 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

All "6" brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front and both rear brake discs rusted on friction surface edges

Both front and both rear tyres perished

Exhaust middle and rear sections very rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Fuel tank straps very rusty

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 18 Mar 2006 141,529 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 141,528 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All four (4) road springs shortened/lowered by spring clamps (against construction and use regulations ???)

Both front and all rear steel brake pipes degrading

Both front and rear tyres perished

Both front anti roll bar to lower arm mounting bushes worn

Both front brake discs rusted on surface edges

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Front windscreen washer jets not correctly aimed

Oil leakage in steering rack pinion housing area

Rear seat base not secured to vehicle

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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F301 LDB is a 1989 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F301 LDB, 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 F301 LDB registered?

F301 LDB is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F301 LDB safe to buy?

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