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F642 FDB

1988 Saab 900 I

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

191,945 mi
Last recorded191,945 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2005
Typical for 1988 Saab 900 I134,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF642 FDB
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2005 191,945 miles

Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake discs slightly corroed

rear road wheels rims slightly bent o/s and n/s

slight leak from power steering rack

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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F642 FDB is a 1988 Saab 900 I in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 134,711 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 F642 FDB, 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 38 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 F642 FDB registered?

F642 FDB is a 1988 Saab 900 I, first registered on 20 December 1988.

Is F642 FDB safe to buy?

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