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F886 UFV

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

184,930 mi
Last recorded184,930 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF886 UFV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 184,930 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Apr 2007 184,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 May 2006 180,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 180,516 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 180,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

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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F886 UFV is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F886 UFV, 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 F886 UFV registered?

F886 UFV is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F886 UFV safe to buy?

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