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F755 TAY

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,456 mi
Last recorded141,456 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF755 TAY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 141,456 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 137,454 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 137,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 132,225 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 128,316 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 122,331 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 117,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 111,822 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 103,282 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 103,282 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 95,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 90,954 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 87,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 87,671 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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F755 TAY is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F755 TAY, 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 F755 TAY registered?

F755 TAY is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F755 TAY safe to buy?

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