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F702 TFP

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,880 mi
Last recorded55,880 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF702 TFP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 55,880 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 55,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 54,953 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 53,807 miles

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded repairs under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 53,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded repairs undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint boot perished. Not split.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 53,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s front to rear brake hose ferrule corroded. Hose to floor. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s front to rear brake hose ferrule corroded. Hose to floor. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Clutch pipe/hose ferrule badly corroded/split.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint boot perished. Not split.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 52,889 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 52,545 miles

oil leak at engine but not excessive

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,867 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front doors corroded at lower inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,071 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately repair has been sealed and painted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front repair in none prescribed area has been painted and sealed

both front doors corroded at bottom inner area

Fail 7 Feb 2018 50,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg at lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

both front doors corroded at bottom inner area

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door corroding

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,327 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Window inoperative.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 46,267 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both lower door edges heavly corroded.brake piping has been coated.nearside rear tyre feathering.oil leaks at engine area.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,632 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front doors corroding.oil leaks at engine area.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 45,632 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front doors corroding.oil leaks at engine area.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear of outer sills covered

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,408 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,722 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,753 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,038 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 22,029 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,571 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 17,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F702 TFP is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F702 TFP, 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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F702 TFP is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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