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F352 TBL

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,817 mi
Last recorded111,817 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF352 TBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 111,817 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,811 miles

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r upper tie barr bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 111,605 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,505 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 111,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 111,434 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR IMAGE

Pass 4 Aug 2017 111,373 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR IMAGE

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,201 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR IMAGE

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image not sharp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear and offside rear shocker top rubber mount splitting

Pass 6 Aug 2014 110,842 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 110,780 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 110,673 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 110,554 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 110,492 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,381 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 110,142 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 119,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 109,653 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 109,449 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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F352 TBL is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 F352 TBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F352 TBL registered?

F352 TBL is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F352 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F352 TBL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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