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F735 VEF

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,726 mi
Last recorded140,726 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF735 VEF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 140,726 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 139,688 miles

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023 138,540 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,565 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2021 135,340 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Underside corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2021 135,334 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis legs, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both floor to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 134,332 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

underside corrosion

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 132,546 miles

both rear inner arches corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 124,037 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 121,978 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 117,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front side light dull

slight play in drivers seat

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 31 Mar 2011 107,989 miles

centre exhaust has minor leak

centre exhaust starting to corrode and baffles loose

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 Mar 2011 107,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre box starting to corrode badly and baffles loose

front tyres unevenly worn

offside rear tyre starting to show signs of age cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2010 97,716 miles

brake hose ferrules slighty corroded

engine bay area slightly corroded but not considered excessive (near sus component mountings)

rear boot floor slightly corroded (internal)

slight front brake judder

underseal in various areas appears to have been removed using screwdriver or simular tool

Fail 5 Mar 2010 97,712 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake hose ferrules slighty corroded

engine bay area slightly corroded but not considered excessive (near sus component mountings)

offside front tyres perished

rear boot floor slightly corroded (internal)

slight front brake judder

underseal in various areas appears to have been removed using screwdriver or simular tool

Fail 20 Jan 2009 97,631 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 97,137 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 95,133 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 94,625 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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F735 VEF is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F735 VEF, 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 F735 VEF registered?

F735 VEF is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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