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F575 PDU

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,436 mi
Last recorded191,436 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF575 PDU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 191,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 190,484 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 190,481 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 187,990 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 187,990 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 186,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 184,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 178,713 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 173,961 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 173,936 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 162,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 154,900 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 147,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre side walls are in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2007 139,171 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 134,352 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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F575 PDU is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F575 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F575 PDU registered?

F575 PDU is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F575 PDU safe to buy?

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