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F442 LPK

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,697 mi
Last recorded81,697 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF442 LPK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,697 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

boot floorpan is badly corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on both edges

offside rear bump stop is insecure

Pass 18 May 2012 201,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 200,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 195,326 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate poor condition

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 195,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate poor condition

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 187,816 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

Slight corrosion under o/s/f wheel arch, not within 30cm of suspension

Fail 7 May 2010 187,816 miles

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight corrosion under o/s/f wheel arch, not within 30cm of suspension

Pass 19 May 2009 178,916 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle has corrosion not closer than 30cm to any load bearing mountings. o/s/f

Fail 19 May 2009 178,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle has corrosion not closer than 30cm to any load bearing mountings. o/s/f

Pass 9 May 2008 169,870 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 169,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 162,196 miles

Cannot see brake pads

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2007 162,196 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Cannot see brake pads

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 159,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

both outer cv boots perished but not split

screenwash bottle support holed

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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F442 LPK is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F442 LPK, 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.

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What year was F442 LPK registered?

F442 LPK is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F442 LPK safe to buy?

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