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F619 RYX

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,027 mi
Last recorded164,027 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF619 RYX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 164,027 miles

Both outer sills rusting

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 161,263 miles

Both outer sills/door panels starting to rust

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 158,159 miles

bottom of drivers side front door rusting

engine oil leak from engine but no oil leak seen

front wiper blades starting to smear

small exhaust blow from front exhaust box

Pass 30 Jun 2023 155,973 miles

bottom of drivers side door rusting

engine damp with oil but no leak spotted

small exhaust blow on centre section of exhaust

Pass 22 Oct 2022 153,188 miles

slight rusting at base of doors

Pass 27 Oct 2021 149,893 miles

Both front doors slightly rusting at the bottom

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 148,332 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 148,276 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3 PLACES MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 144,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 144,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top Shock absorbers mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 140,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished badly

Fail 27 Jun 2018 140,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.95 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image or pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 8 kgf effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres and nearside rear all have slight cracking in treads and sidewalls

Pass 26 Jun 2017 137,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 131,779 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 131,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 128,423 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 123,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 119,382 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 116,105 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 111,594 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 111,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 108,070 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 103,805 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 100,686 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 98,876 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 96,632 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 90,622 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 90,581 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F619 RYX is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F619 RYX, 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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What year was F619 RYX registered?

F619 RYX is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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