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F652 XEF

1989 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,466 mi
Last recorded149,466 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF652 XEF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 149,466 miles

vehicle is fully undersealed

Fail 26 Jul 2017 149,460 miles

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

vehicle is fully undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2016 203,643 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 203,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 201,468 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 201,468 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2014 199,728 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 198,111 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion showing around battery

Pass 23 May 2013 198,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion showing around battery

Pass 29 May 2012 196,284 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 196,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2011 193,628 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 193,628 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Corrosion starting to show on front n/s not structural

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 192,327 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 189,626 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 187,586 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 187,474 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 178,593 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 178,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 172,659 miles

1.BOTH FRONT BALL JOINT RUBBERS SPLIT

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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F652 XEF is a 1989 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F652 XEF, 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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F652 XEF is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 7 June 1989.

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