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F510 EAV

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

231,161 mi
Last recorded231,161 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF510 EAV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 231,161 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 231,101 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking Dripping from rack gator on full lock (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram leaking Dripping from rack gator on full lock (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 228,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 225,774 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 222,582 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 222,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 218,776 miles

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

Nearside Front door has some rust

Offside Front door has some rust

Pass 12 Jun 2020 215,430 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

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

drivers door corroded

passenger front door corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 212,678 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 208,472 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 203,778 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Axle beam rusty

Pass 18 May 2016 198,635 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 194,613 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to both sills

Pass 23 May 2014 190,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 190,643 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 186,351 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 186,286 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 182,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 178,021 miles

oil leak bolt missing from o/s/r brake back plate

Fail 25 May 2011 178,019 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

oil leak bolt missing from o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 25 May 2010 172,918 miles

top coat of brake hoses flaking/oil leak/tyres perishing.

Fail 24 May 2010 172,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

top coat of brake hoses flaking/oil leak/tyres perishing.

Pass 26 May 2009 168,322 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2009 168,267 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 160,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 146,067 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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F510 EAV is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 F510 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.

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F510 EAV is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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