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F318 RUC

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,918 mi
Last recorded236,918 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 RUC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2011 236,918 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four doors very badly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 232,727 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 232,724 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 226,856 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 226,855 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 223,965 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 223,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 221,622 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 219,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 219,873 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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F318 RUC is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F318 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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F318 RUC is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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