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F340 TCW

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,441 mi
Last recorded128,441 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF340 TCW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 128,441 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 128,441 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 127,462 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 126,494 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 126,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 126,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 125,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 124,952 miles

o/s/f jacking point has serious corrosion but not affecting mounting points within prescribed area

Pass 4 Aug 2009 123,204 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 123,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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F340 TCW is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 F340 TCW, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F340 TCW registered?

F340 TCW is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 18 October 1988.

Is F340 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F340 TCW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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