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F912 RPO

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,053 mi
Last recorded143,053 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF912 RPO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 143,053 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 137,888 miles

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Fail 18 Oct 2006 137,888 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Pass 9 Nov 2005 132,263 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 132,263 miles

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

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

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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F912 RPO is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F912 RPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F912 RPO registered?

F912 RPO is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F912 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F912 RPO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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