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F908 PWC

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,046 mi
Last recorded143,046 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF908 PWC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 143,046 miles

Brake fluid around rear calipers

O/S/F Corner has body filler present

O/S/R Jacking point outer skin cracking

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lens damaged/cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Further inspection needed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Washer jets are inoperative however it most likely be due to the weather conditions, further inspection needed

Fail 14 Feb 2026 143,045 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid around rear calipers

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S/F Corner has body filler present

O/S/R Jacking point outer skin cracking

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lens damaged/cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Further inspection needed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Washer jets are inoperative however it most likely be due to the weather conditions, further inspection needed

Fail 28 Jan 2026 142,979 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking points. Also close to the suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F Corner underbody has filler present

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Only drivers side washers works.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear offside lens are damaged/cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2025 142,890 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper on the headlight not working

Offside Rear tail light slightly damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2025 142,890 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper on the headlight not working

Offside Rear tail light slightly damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2024 142,879 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 142,850 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Both sides inner sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 142,838 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 142,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 142,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 142,811 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 142,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 142,745 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 142,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 142,733 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 142,733 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 142,677 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres perished 195/60/150/88V

nearside front outer tread perished 195/60/15/88V

Fail 18 Dec 2017 142,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres perished 195/60/150/88V

Pass 25 Nov 2016 142,608 miles

Nearside Front tyre perish 195/60/15/88V

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 142,507 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 142,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 142,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nsr tyre - cuts on the outer wall.

exhaust manifold fouling battery.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 142,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nsr tyre - cuts on the outer wall.

exhaust manifold fouling battery.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 142,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nsr tyre - cuts on outer wall

Pass 30 Nov 2012 140,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear nearside tyre small cut outer sidewall

Fail 22 Nov 2012 140,768 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear nearside tyre small cut outer sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2011 138,794 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake disc worn & lipped

rear brake disc worn & lipped

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 137,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering rack mounting bush's slight play

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 137,380 miles

steering rack mounting bush's slight play

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 134,651 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Inertia Belt Disconnected And Lap Belt Substituted In Its Place

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 134,438 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear outer inertia belt disconnected and lap belt substituted in its place

Pass 21 Jul 2008 131,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 128,590 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 128,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner side light lenses starting to fog

Pass 31 May 2006 127,773 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 127,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

BATTERY SECURING CLAMP ADRIFT

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER INERTIA BELT NOT FITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR PUSH BUTTON MECHANISM FAULTY

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA AND POWER STEERING RACK AREA

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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F908 PWC is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F908 PWC, 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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F908 PWC is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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