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F639 JHA

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF639 JHA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 131,500 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 131,442 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 131,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and park brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 130,996 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive o/s lower engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 130,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive sharft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 130,275 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 130,124 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 130,086 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 129,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 128,468 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 127,578 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 127,566 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 126,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 122,513 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 122,283 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 121,577 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 120,681 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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F639 JHA is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 F639 JHA, 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 F639 JHA registered?

F639 JHA is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is F639 JHA safe to buy?

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