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F80 DUX

1989 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,698 mi
Last recorded179,698 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF80 DUX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 179,698 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 176,669 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 175,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 175,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 175,121 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 172,649 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 169,373 miles

Offside Front rack end has play and on limit of acceptance

drivers seat loose

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses have some perishing

n/s/f rack end has some play

o/s/f anti roll bar bushes have some play

shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 26 Oct 2016 169,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat loose

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses have some perishing

n/s/f rack end has some play

o/s/f anti roll bar bushes have some play

shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 165,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 165,058 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 161,907 miles

o/s/f tyre is appox 2mm

Fail 30 Oct 2014 161,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre is appox 2mm

Pass 23 Jun 2010 161,567 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 161,567 miles

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

front brake hoses perished

o/s cv boot leaking but not split

o/s/f tyre wearing on egde

rear foot and handbrake just within effort limit

Pass 7 Nov 2008 159,699 miles

front tyres wearing on egdes

o/s streering rack slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2007 158,806 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 157,893 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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F80 DUX is a 1989 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F80 DUX, 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 37 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F80 DUX is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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