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F505 PYM

1988 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,143 mi
Last recorded170,143 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 PYM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 170,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 169,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 169,324 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 169,029 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 168,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 168,497 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 168,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside handbrake percentage low

Pass 10 Jun 2019 168,053 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 168,053 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 167,628 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 167,180 miles

offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 8 Jun 2016 166,984 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 166,319 miles

offside handbrake percentage low

Fail 13 Jun 2015 166,319 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside handbrake percentage low

Pass 6 Jun 2014 165,381 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 165,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 164,536 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 164,503 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 163,755 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 163,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 162,946 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 162,119 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 162,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 160,038 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 158,779 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 158,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F505 PYM is a 1988 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F505 PYM, 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 F505 PYM registered?

F505 PYM is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 23 November 1988.

Is F505 PYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F505 PYM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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