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F384 VPR

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,797 mi
Last recorded47,797 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF384 VPR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 47,797 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,400 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,805 miles

slight perishing n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2014 43,429 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,268 miles

general rusting on underside of vehicle

very bad engine coolant leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 43,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

general rusting on underside of vehicle

very bad engine coolant leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,051 miles

operation of headlamp switch very stiff

Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,864 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 42,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,767 miles

coolant leaks heater hoses rubbed through on air con pulley and belts

engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Jul 2011 42,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leaks heater hoses rubbed through on air con pulley and belts

engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,525 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 42,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension checked hanging and jacked up under arms,still always felt under load.

high level stop lamp not working,maybe a dummy lamp.

oil leaks{various}

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,014 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 41,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,144 miles

play in o/s/f seat runners,resulting in seat moving.

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,869 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 40,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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F384 VPR is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F384 VPR, 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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F384 VPR is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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