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F355 LAM

1989 Saab 900 I 16V

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,914 mi
Last recorded240,914 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Saab 900 I 16V138,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 LAM
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2007 240,914 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 240,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 240,127 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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F355 LAM is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 138,340 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F355 LAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F355 LAM registered?

F355 LAM is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F355 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F355 LAM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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