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F891 YOV

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,673 mi
Last recorded16,673 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF891 YOV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 16,673 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal covering brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 16,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 16,349 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 16,349 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 16,313 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Centre Of Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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F891 YOV is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F891 YOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F891 YOV registered?

F891 YOV is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 15 November 1988.

Is F891 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F891 YOV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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