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F302 LMR

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,751 mi
Last recorded152,751 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF302 LMR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 152,751 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 152,073 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 144,757 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 144,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 140,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 140,122 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 140,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 137,868 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 137,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear handbrake, low performance

Pass 4 May 2006 134,166 miles

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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F302 LMR 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 60%.

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 F302 LMR, 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 F302 LMR registered?

F302 LMR is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F302 LMR safe to buy?

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