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F880 KOO

1988 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

246,106 mi
Last recorded246,106 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 KOO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 246,106 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 246,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 238,647 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 238,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 233,617 miles

Free play at steering wheel Very close to limit, worn U/J under bonnet

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

hole in floor of boot

Fail 11 Nov 2008 233,615 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Free play at steering wheel Very close to limit, worn U/J under bonnet

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

hole in floor of boot

Fail 30 Oct 2007 223,653 miles

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

Front outer anti-roll bar bushes have slight movement

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 223,653 miles

Front outer anti-roll bar bushes have slight movement

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2006 209,088 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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F880 KOO is a 1988 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 F880 KOO, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F880 KOO registered?

F880 KOO is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F880 KOO safe to buy?

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