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F390 PLF

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,648 mi
Last recorded199,648 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 PLF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 199,648 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 199,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 183,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 171,882 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 166,851 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 161,832 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 161,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

bottom of both front doors rusting and holed.

slight crack in front number plate.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 157,562 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 157,562 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s outer washer jet not hitting screen.

rust hole in bottom of o/s door.

slight blow from the rear joint of the centre exhaust box.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 153,592 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 153,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 147,415 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 147 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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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F390 PLF is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F390 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 F390 PLF registered?

F390 PLF is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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