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F599 ANH

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,357 mi
Last recorded172,357 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF599 ANH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 172,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 169,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 165,780 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 165,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 163,814 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 160,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/rear sill slight corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2015 160,671 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2014 157,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 157,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 154,294 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 150,644 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 147,633 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2010 145,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 145,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 141,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 140,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 137,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 133,112 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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F599 ANH is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F599 ANH, 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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F599 ANH is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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