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F482 UMP

1988 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

205,002 mi
Last recorded205,002 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 UMP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 205,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 204,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 202,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 193,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 188,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 188,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 184,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 178,216 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 171,177 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 165,022 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 165,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 164,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre has 3 nails

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 157,748 miles

exhaust slightly smokey

Fail 2 Jul 2014 157,700 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly smokey

Pass 16 May 2013 148,771 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 148,390 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 141,328 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 133,048 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 121,285 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 114,061 miles

n/s/rear tyre on outer edge slightly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2007 108,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 108,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 108,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 106,912 miles

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

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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F482 UMP is a 1988 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F482 UMP, 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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What year was F482 UMP registered?

F482 UMP is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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