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F422 MFW

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,949 mi
Last recorded113,949 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF422 MFW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 113,949 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 109,255 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 109,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 104,702 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no.plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges

off-side handbrake effort becoming low

rear shocker top mountings corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 100,596 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 100,596 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 96,564 miles

both central brake flexy ferrules corroded

play in nearside steering rack knuckle under load

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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F422 MFW is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F422 MFW, 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 F422 MFW registered?

F422 MFW is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1989.

Is F422 MFW safe to buy?

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