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F866 TLN

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,563 mi
Last recorded112,563 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF866 TLN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2009 112,563 miles

Centre Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 112,563 miles

Centre Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 112,449 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2008 112,446 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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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F866 TLN is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F866 TLN, 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 F866 TLN registered?

F866 TLN is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 26 June 1989.

Is F866 TLN safe to buy?

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