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F650 HTY

1988 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

222,844 mi
Last recorded222,844 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF650 HTY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 222,844 miles

Lower heavily treated in underseal

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 221,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

underside heavily covered in underseal

Pass 10 Apr 2024 220,369 miles

Lower traeted with under seal

Pass 8 Apr 2023 218,979 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 216,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 216,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 214,573 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 213,475 miles

ALL Brake pipes and Brake hoses coated in grease

BODY Sides outer body sills protected with trims, restricting inspection for corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft gaiter perished,

Offside Drivers seat frame worn

Vehicle undersealed on chassis and suspension units

Fail 16 Oct 2020 213,475 miles

ALL Brake pipes and Brake hoses coated in grease

BODY Sides outer body sills protected with trims, restricting inspection for corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft gaiter perished,

Offside Drivers seat frame worn

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed on chassis and suspension units

Pass 5 Apr 2019 213,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components heavily under sealed

slight blow rear exhaust

vehicle chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Apr 2019 213,050 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components heavily under sealed

slight blow rear exhaust

vehicle chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Apr 2018 212,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

sills and rear chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 3 May 2017 212,172 miles

Oil leak

slight blow centre exhaust

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 7 Jul 2016 211,595 miles

Oil leak

both front track rod ends have slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2016 211,589 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessive blow (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Oil leak

both front track rod ends have slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2014 211,212 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 210,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 210,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside tyres wearing outer edges.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 209,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 209,185 miles

corrosinon starting in places on underside of car

front tyres diffrent size to rear

Pass 1 Jul 2008 205,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2008 205,176 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 200,413 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 196,845 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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F650 HTY is a 1988 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 F650 HTY, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F650 HTY is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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