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F470 RUY

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,744 mi
Last recorded182,744 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF470 RUY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 182,744 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 177,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 165,591 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 165,401 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 150,474 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 150,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F470 RUY is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F470 RUY, 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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How do I check the history of F470 RUY?

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What year was F470 RUY registered?

F470 RUY is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F470 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F470 RUY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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