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F590 XSG

1989 Saab 900 I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

148,163 mi
Last recorded148,163 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 900 I123,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF590 XSG
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 148,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 140,106 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 139,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

corrosion to both sides door panels

Fail 4 Feb 2008 139,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 129,804 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 129,804 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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F590 XSG is a 1989 Saab 900 I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 123,639 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F590 XSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F590 XSG registered?

F590 XSG is a 1989 Saab 900 I, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F590 XSG safe to buy?

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