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F564 VEW

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,796 mi
Last recorded166,796 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF564 VEW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 166,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes perished

Fail 2 Aug 2007 166,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Apr 2006 158,322 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 158,322 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre has advanced perishing

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F track rod end has advanced wear

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

underside of vehicle has corrosion to chassis front & rear

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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F564 VEW is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F564 VEW, 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 F564 VEW registered?

F564 VEW is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F564 VEW safe to buy?

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