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F421 TMT

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,767 mi
Last recorded165,767 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF421 TMT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 165,767 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 165,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 165,761 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 165,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 165,758 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 165,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 165,746 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 165,739 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 165,600 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 165,523 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 165,488 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 165,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 165,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 165,419 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 165,182 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 164,868 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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F421 TMT is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F421 TMT, 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 F421 TMT registered?

F421 TMT is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F421 TMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F421 TMT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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