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F88 ODL

1988 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,207 mi
Last recorded13,207 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF88 ODL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 13,207 miles

slight oil leak from engine and steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2024 12,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 12,668 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 12,665 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 12,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 12,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 12,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 12,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2019 11,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2018 11,776 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters faded and crack in plate (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to bottom of doors

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Oct 2017 11,701 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and worn

Offside Rear tyre perished and badly cracked in tread

corrosion to bottom of doors

slight oil leaks

surface corrosion to front chassis areas

Fail 6 Oct 2017 11,701 miles

slight oil leaks

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and worn

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished and badly cracked in tread

corrosion to bottom of doors

surface corrosion to front chassis areas

Pass 14 Oct 2016 11,605 miles

Front cross member corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking/perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 11,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

surface corrosion on suspension components and front cross member

Pass 3 Oct 2014 11,289 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight seepage from power steering rack

surface corosion on suspension components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 11,058 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight seepage from power steering rack

surface corosion on suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 10,868 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 10,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre showing signs of age

n/s/r tyre showing signs of age

Pass 15 Oct 2010 10,478 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 10,217 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 10,217 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 9,920 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,920 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 9,681 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 9,681 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2006 8,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower 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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F88 ODL is a 1988 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F88 ODL, 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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F88 ODL is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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