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F530 SLU

1989 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,886 mi
Last recorded96,886 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF530 SLU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 96,886 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 96,871 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery tray corroded

handbrake has slight movement

oil leak

rear pads wearing thin

repair been done to osf chassis leg

slight corrosion on bonnet (offside)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 96,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

REPAIR BEEN DONE TO OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEG.

SLIGHT CORROSSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT WING.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,663 miles

lots of oil on engine s/rack and other componets

n/s headlamp has very weak beam pattern

surface rust

Pass 21 May 2007
Fail 19 May 2007 85,624 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 80,861 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 80,858 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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F530 SLU is a 1989 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F530 SLU, 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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What year was F530 SLU registered?

F530 SLU is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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