MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,726 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
patches of underside corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside corrosion
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
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))
both rear inner wheel arches corroded
underside corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear inner arches corroded
underside corrosion
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
centre exhaust has minor leak
centre exhaust starting to corrode and baffles loose
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
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
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
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
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)
Coolant leak
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F735 VEF?
You can check the full history of F735 VEF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was F735 VEF registered?
F735 VEF is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 15 March 1989.
Is F735 VEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for F735 VEF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F735 VEF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F735 VEF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.