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F349 MAP

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,149 mi
Last recorded161,149 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 MAP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 161,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 158,964 miles

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

offfside front seat is worn out

oil under car

Pass 15 Dec 2011 156,073 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 156,073 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 152,705 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

looks like nearside rear tyre has been rubbing on some thing grove in tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2010 152,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

looks like nearside rear tyre has been rubbing on some thing grove in tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2009 151,239 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 151,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 150,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 145,143 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 140,051 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 140,051 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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F349 MAP is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F349 MAP, 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 F349 MAP registered?

F349 MAP is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 23 March 1989.

Is F349 MAP safe to buy?

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