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F46 PPA

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,073 mi
Last recorded163,073 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF46 PPA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 163,073 miles

brake pipes and unions corroding

chip in windscreen

cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall

oil leak

slight interaction on o/s/r lamp unit between stop light, tail light and indicator

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 May 2007 162,487 miles

as previous

Fail 17 May 2007 162,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

accident damage to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 28 Apr 2006 156,291 miles

as before

Fail 28 Apr 2006 156,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight inter action on rear lamps †off side rear wheel arch damaged †

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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F46 PPA is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F46 PPA, 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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F46 PPA is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 27 January 1989.

Is F46 PPA safe to buy?

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