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F843 SFP

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF843 SFP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 102,869 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 102,869 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,426 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 80,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,731 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 66,076 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 64,492 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 62,888 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 60,809 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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F843 SFP is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F843 SFP, 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 F843 SFP registered?

F843 SFP is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 6 May 1989.

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