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F454 CWY

1989 Saab 900 I

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,628 mi
Last recorded77,628 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Saab 900 I123,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF454 CWY
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2007 77,628 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 77,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 75,764 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,764 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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F454 CWY is a 1989 Saab 900 I in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 123,639 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F454 CWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F454 CWY registered?

F454 CWY is a 1989 Saab 900 I, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is F454 CWY safe to buy?

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