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F769 PBK

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,795 mi
Last recorded168,795 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF769 PBK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 168,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 167,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 165,982 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 165,052 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 164,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 163,197 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All OSR NSR NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 162,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 161,670 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 160,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 159,844 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Floor plan corroded

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 158,666 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 157,694 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 156,540 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 155,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 152,458 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 149,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 144,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 140,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 135,887 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 131,782 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 128,296 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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F769 PBK is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F769 PBK, 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 F769 PBK registered?

F769 PBK is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is F769 PBK safe to buy?

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