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F41 LAP

1989 Saab 900

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,984 mi
Last recorded115,984 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF41 LAP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 115,984 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 115,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 115,954 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 115,953 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 115,952 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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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F41 LAP is a 1989 Saab 900 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F41 LAP, 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 F41 LAP registered?

F41 LAP is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F41 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F41 LAP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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