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F558 JFG

1988 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,126 mi
Last recorded89,126 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF558 JFG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,126 miles

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

rear box

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Aug 2019 88,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,844 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 85,844 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,516 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,403 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,655 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 75,654 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat slightly loose

n/s parking brake weak

parking brake lever near end of working travel

rear outer seatbelts slow to recoil

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,221 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,571 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate has slight damage

Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,432 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,975 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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F558 JFG is a 1988 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F558 JFG, 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 F558 JFG registered?

F558 JFG is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 9 November 1988.

Is F558 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F558 JFG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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