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F80 KYJ

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

205,477 mi
Last recorded205,477 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF80 KYJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 205,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 198,670 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 194,731 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 191,806 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 191,637 miles

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

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 182,654 miles

Oil leak

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

play detected in steering rack with front of vehicle jacked up

Pass 4 Sep 2010 172,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2007 171,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 170,522 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 KYJ is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F80 KYJ, 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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What year was F80 KYJ registered?

F80 KYJ is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 27 January 1989.

Is F80 KYJ safe to buy?

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