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F412 XVV

1989 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,308 mi
Last recorded104,308 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF412 XVV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 104,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 9,465 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 9,461 miles

Emissions unable to be completed front exhaust pipe leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 103,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 103,287 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,504 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Underneath of the vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear hose (1.1.12 (b) (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 14 Oct 2019 96,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 96,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 92,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,668 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in underseal restricting assessment of componants

Fail 12 Oct 2017 88,654 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in underseal restricting assessment of componants

Fail 5 Oct 2017 88,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,327 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,327 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,373 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,913 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 77,395 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,759 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,083 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 74,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,255 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 73,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 72,066 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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F412 XVV is a 1989 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F412 XVV, 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 F412 XVV registered?

F412 XVV is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 18 February 1989.

Is F412 XVV safe to buy?

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