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F904 NMO

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,281 mi
Last recorded195,281 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF904 NMO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 195,281 miles

Engine,gearbox, steering rack oil bound.

Front number plates discoloured.

Fail 6 May 2010 195,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine,gearbox, steering rack oil bound.

Front number plates discoloured.

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

Pass 9 May 2009 181,874 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished .

front discs pads worn low

front rear number plates faded

Fail 1 May 2009 181,669 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear tyre perished .

Pass 30 May 2008 171,758 miles

Slight corrosion to underside .

Fail 15 May 2008 171,758 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to underside .

Pass 30 Apr 2007 163,037 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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F904 NMO is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F904 NMO, 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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What year was F904 NMO registered?

F904 NMO is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 25 October 1988.

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