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F900 AST

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,511 mi
Last recorded182,511 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF900 AST
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 182,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 179,916 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 179,906 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 175,502 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 170,651 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 167,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 163,307 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 157,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 152,100 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 1 Apr 2014 152,100 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 19 Dec 2012 150,689 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

no rear seats fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2009 149,888 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 149,888 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 141,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 130,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 122,051 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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F900 AST is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F900 AST, 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 F900 AST registered?

F900 AST is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F900 AST safe to buy?

The MOT history for F900 AST shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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