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F741 NJH

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,745 mi
Last recorded136,745 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF741 NJH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 136,745 miles

General corrosion to suspension components front & rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2019 136,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective wired up (6.1.2 (a))

all wheel arches corroded

boot floor corroded

front crossmember corroded

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2018 136,103 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

all discs worn

all wheel arches corroded

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

front shock absorber bushes deteriorated

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2015 135,120 miles

corrosion to both front and rear wheelarches

temporary exhaust hanger fitted

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 18 May 2015 135,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 132,655 miles

Oil leak

Underneath the car slightly Corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 130,824 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 130,819 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 124,992 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 122,981 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 117,943 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 117,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 112,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 106,692 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 106,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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F741 NJH is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F741 NJH, 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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What year was F741 NJH registered?

F741 NJH is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 6 October 1988.

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