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F417 MBY

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,818 mi
Last recorded165,818 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF417 MBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 165,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 164,984 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 164,560 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 164,108 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 162,946 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 161,082 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 159,486 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 158,632 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 158,259 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 154,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 151,350 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 146,567 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 141,290 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 138,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 135,248 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 132,071 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 127,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 121,415 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 116,637 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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F417 MBY is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 F417 MBY, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F417 MBY?

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What year was F417 MBY registered?

F417 MBY is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F417 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F417 MBY shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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