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F900 RLW

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,530 mi
Last recorded140,530 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF900 RLW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 140,530 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 140,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 138,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 134,359 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 132,425 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 129,803 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 129,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 125,548 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 119,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,228 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 118,417 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 118,417 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,330 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 115,564 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 114,362 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 113,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 112,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 11,079 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 109,807 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 46,725 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 109,210 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

indicator switch needs looking at.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 108,516 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 108,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 106,976 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 RLW is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RLW, 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 F900 RLW registered?

F900 RLW is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F900 RLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F900 RLW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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