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F458 XEP

1988 Saab 900

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,721 mi
Last recorded166,721 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF458 XEP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 166,721 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/f and o/s/r Tyre deteriorated

various oil leaks advise steam clean and repair

Fail 10 May 2017 166,721 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/f and o/s/r Tyre deteriorated

various oil leaks advise steam clean and repair

Pass 5 Apr 2016 161,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 161,850 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 158,470 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 155,730 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 152,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 152,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 147,208 miles

Corrosion to N/S/F floorpan

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 142,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 137,038 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 131,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 127,035 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 120,866 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 115,613 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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F458 XEP is a 1988 Saab 900 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F458 XEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F458 XEP registered?

F458 XEP is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 24 November 1988.

Is F458 XEP safe to buy?

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