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F742 BKK

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,748 mi
Last recorded194,748 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF742 BKK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 194,748 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 185,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 185,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2014 181,712 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 177,280 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 172,702 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 163,631 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 163,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 155,026 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2009 155,025 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 146,931 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 138,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 131,555 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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F742 BKK is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F742 BKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F742 BKK registered?

F742 BKK is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F742 BKK safe to buy?

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