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F574 PDU

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

210,246 mi
Last recorded210,246 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF574 PDU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 210,246 miles

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

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

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

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

all wheel arches rusty

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 210,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all wheel arches rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2014 204,528 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 204,104 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 204,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 201,959 miles

1.poor dip light patern in both lamps.2.free travel in service brake pedal.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 201,948 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1.poor dip light patern in both lamps.2.free travel in service brake pedal.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 196,231 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 196,231 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 191,811 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

free travel in park brake lever

Fail 22 Mar 2010 191,788 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

free travel in park brake lever

Pass 23 Mar 2009 187,764 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion by left hand rear top shock mounting

free travel in park nbrake lever

Fail 16 Mar 2009 187,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion by left hand rear top shock mounting

free travel in park nbrake lever

Pass 22 Feb 2008 183,980 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 183,980 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 181,094 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 178,129 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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F574 PDU is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F574 PDU, 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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F574 PDU is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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