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F458 BCL

1989 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

164,075 mi
Last recorded164,075 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF458 BCL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2009 164,075 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre

offside headlamp image

offside rear metal brake pipe corrosion

play in nearside steering rack

windscreen damage

Pass 8 Dec 2008 169,662 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 169,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

high viz brake light inop

Pass 31 Oct 2007 153,093 miles

nearside front cv boot perished

nearside front flexable brake hose perished

noise from offside front wheel

windscreen damage

Fail 30 Oct 2007 153,090 miles

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

nearside front cv boot perished

nearside front flexable brake hose perished

noise from offside front wheel

windscreen damage

Pass 2 Nov 2006 147,521 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2006 147,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2005 141,181 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 141,181 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F458 BCL is a 1989 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 F458 BCL, 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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F458 BCL is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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