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F510 NMY

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,557 mi
Last recorded73,557 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF510 NMY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 73,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 72,848 miles

front suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 72,239 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,655 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,255 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,596 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,658 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 68,611 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 67,753 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,514 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,894 miles

center box slightly blowing

Pass 2 May 2014 65,330 miles

nearside front shock misting oil slightly

Pass 13 May 2013 64,704 miles

Both front tyres perishing/tread cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 64,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 63,779 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 63,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 62,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 61,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 61,535 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,296 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 58,615 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 NMY is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F510 NMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F510 NMY registered?

F510 NMY is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F510 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F510 NMY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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