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F64 KSS

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,801 mi
Last recorded71,801 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF64 KSS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 71,801 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

both front doors corroded at bottom

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,350 miles

both front doors at bottom heavily corroded

offside front door between hinges holed

offside front outer sill holed but no with in a swept area

Fail 12 Oct 2015 65,341 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

both front doors at bottom heavily corroded

offside front door between hinges holed

offside front outer sill holed but no with in a swept area

Pass 11 Oct 2014 58,446 miles

osf jacking point has very small hole in floor

osr tyre has nail x2 in shoulder

Fail 11 Oct 2014 58,446 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

osf jacking point has very small hole in floor

osr tyre has nail x2 in shoulder

Fail 21 Sep 2013 55,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s and o/s jacking points corroded slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2013 55,217 miles

n/s and o/s jacking points corroded slightly

Fail 6 May 2010 55,144 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

bottom of both doors corroded

nearside front sill holed and corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 54,907 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,737 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 May 2008 48,872 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,314 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,322 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 44,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F64 KSS is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F64 KSS, 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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F64 KSS is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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