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F783 JVS

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,517 mi
Last recorded171,517 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF783 JVS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 171,517 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 185,273 miles

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 159,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 154,739 miles

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

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

signs of corrision on n/s front inner wing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 151,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrision n/s frotn and rear chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2012 148,135 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 144,239 miles

signs of corrision on n/s inner wing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 141,296 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 140,854 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 134,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 129,707 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 129,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 122,652 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 122,652 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 116,564 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 116,550 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 111,057 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F783 JVS is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F783 JVS, 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 F783 JVS registered?

F783 JVS is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 9 November 1988.

Is F783 JVS safe to buy?

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