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F540 MBW

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,330 mi
Last recorded198,330 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 MBW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 198,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front floor corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 196,313 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 31 May 2013 195,606 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 193,500 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 191,220 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 188,416 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 188,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 184,245 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 184,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2008 182,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F and O/S/F inner arches slightly corroded

Rear brake lines are slightly corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 182,722 miles

Engine has oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F and O/S/F inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

N/S/F jacking point is slightly corroded

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

radiator has water leak

Fail 25 Apr 2008 182,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine has oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F and O/S/F inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

N/S/F jacking point is slightly corroded

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

radiator has water leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 179,971 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 176,158 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 169,798 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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F540 MBW is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F540 MBW, 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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F540 MBW is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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