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F495 EAV

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,374 mi
Last recorded149,374 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF495 EAV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 149,374 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 148,297 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 147,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 146,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 145,653 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 141,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 141,524 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 141,106 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 141,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 136,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 123,457 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 110,859 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 110,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,182 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 101,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 101,172 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 101,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 100,903 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 100,021 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,955 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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F495 EAV is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F495 EAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F495 EAV registered?

F495 EAV is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is F495 EAV safe to buy?

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