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F572 LUR

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240,443 mi
Last recorded240,443 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF572 LUR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 240,443 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 234,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 226,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 215,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 204,440 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 191,472 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 180,301 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 169,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 156,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 143,939 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 130,368 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 117,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 111,241 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 111,241 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 107,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 107,134 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 103,906 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear foot & hand brake readings low

Pass 11 Jun 2007 103,906 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear foot & hand brake readings low

Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,731 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 98,730 miles

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

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

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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F572 LUR is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F572 LUR, 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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F572 LUR is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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