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F75 MPJ

1988 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

194,502 mi
Last recorded194,502 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF75 MPJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 194,502 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 194,502 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 194,248 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 194,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 193,723 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 193,186 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 192,774 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 192,563 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 191,250 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 190,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 188,855 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 186,877 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 185,124 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 185,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 182,927 miles

corrosion around front jacking points

Fail 23 Sep 2013 182,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion around front jacking points

Pass 3 Oct 2012 180,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear axle bump stop rubber missing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 180,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

windscreen washers poor

Pass 9 Mar 2010 171,865 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 171,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 171,203 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 171,203 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2006 189,601 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 189,597 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 167,809 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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F75 MPJ is a 1988 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F75 MPJ, 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 F75 MPJ registered?

F75 MPJ is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 28 September 1988.

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