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F553 OAN

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,495 mi
Last recorded97,495 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 OAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,495 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 97,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 97,050 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 94,312 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 94,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 92,762 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall not down to ply

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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F553 OAN is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F553 OAN, 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 F553 OAN registered?

F553 OAN is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F553 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F553 OAN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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