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F74 DUX

1989 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,309 mi
Last recorded172,309 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF74 DUX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 172,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 163,527 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 163,527 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

both upper shock bushes on rear perrished

Pass 14 Feb 2006 155,231 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 155,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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F74 DUX is a 1989 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F74 DUX, 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 F74 DUX registered?

F74 DUX is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F74 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F74 DUX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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