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F387 PLF

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,608 mi
Last recorded91,608 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF387 PLF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 91,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 91,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 91,575 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,574 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,573 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 91,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres getting low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 91,407 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres getting low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,138 miles

All 4 Tyres Getting Low

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Center Box Deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,637 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 88,637 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY URGENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,679 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 83,632 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,161 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,104 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,400 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 75,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,314 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 69,778 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,250 miles

been standing

emissions high

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,841 miles

vehicle been standing

Fail 20 Aug 2010 54,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

RAD LEAKING

vehicle been standing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,423 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 53,423 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,714 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres low on tread and perished

Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,036 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 51,947 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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F387 PLF is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 F387 PLF, 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 F387 PLF registered?

F387 PLF is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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