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F879 OPA

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,835 mi
Last recorded100,835 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 OPA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 100,835 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,361 miles

Offside Front panel behind bumper corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Aug 2020 100,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front panel behind bumper corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour illuminating as stop lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,346 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,747 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,026 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,209 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,447 miles

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

ofside steering arm slight play at fixing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,655 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,948 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,600 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,222 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 86,104 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 86,082 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,778 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 74,295 miles

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

oil leak on engine rear brake hoses ferules corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2005 74,295 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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F879 OPA is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F879 OPA, 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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F879 OPA is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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