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F884 LRC

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,234 mi
Last recorded195,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 LRC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 195,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 195,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing/ chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 195,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2020 195,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 194,778 miles

Central exhaust mount deteriating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 194,778 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central exhaust mount deteriating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 193,718 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arch holed

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounts deteriating

Fail 18 Apr 2018 193,718 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arch holed

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounts deteriating

Pass 28 Apr 2017 192,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 190,881 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 190,872 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 187,793 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 187,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 182,823 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 182,755 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 176,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 171,796 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 171,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 167,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 163,470 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 158,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 152,597 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 152,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 147,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 142,976 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 142,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F884 LRC is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F884 LRC, 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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F884 LRC is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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