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F771 SBD

1988 Saab 900 I

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

163,794 mi
Last recorded163,794 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Saab 900 I134,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF771 SBD
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2006 163,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2005 163,794 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 163,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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F771 SBD is a 1988 Saab 900 I in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 134,711 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F771 SBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F771 SBD registered?

F771 SBD is a 1988 Saab 900 I, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F771 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F771 SBD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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