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F558 UDG

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,162 mi
Last recorded166,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF558 UDG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 166,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 166,162 miles

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks main live lead to starter bare for 5-6 inches (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 May 2019 166,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 148,889 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 148,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 72,155 miles

oil fouling

Fail 12 May 2017 72,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil fouling

Pass 9 May 2016 71,873 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

oil fouling

Fail 7 May 2016 71,873 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

oil fouling

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,586 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,392 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 19 Mar 2013 70,951 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

front & rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,951 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

front & rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,784 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside & offside rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Mar 2012 70,784 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 70,307 miles

corrosion around battery tray area

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,919 miles

corrosion front inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,510 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 68,022 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 UDG is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F558 UDG, 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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F558 UDG is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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