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F79 MPJ

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,933 mi
Last recorded87,933 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 MPJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,933 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,258 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 87,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,864 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,595 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,234 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,776 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,153 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 80,152 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 80,152 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,929 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2008 75,733 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 72,350 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 68,045 miles

indidicator stalk faulty on r/hand position

n/s/f floor pan rusted

o/s/f chassis and inner wing rusted

steering rack weep from turret seal and slight lift

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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F79 MPJ is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F79 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F79 MPJ registered?

F79 MPJ is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is F79 MPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F79 MPJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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