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F716 XFL

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,431 mi
Last recorded38,431 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF716 XFL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 38,431 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 37,588 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 36,010 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 35,617 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 35,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 33,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 33,350 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,202 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,983 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,132 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,711 miles

Oil leak

slight exhaust blow from rear sections

Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,089 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 15,089 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,931 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise that the idle speed is rough

advise that the rear exhaust has several small exhaust gas leaks

Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,971 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,638 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,862 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 8,376 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 8,376 miles

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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F716 XFL is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 F716 XFL, 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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What year was F716 XFL registered?

F716 XFL is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F716 XFL safe to buy?

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