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F920 CJW

1989 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,771 mi
Last recorded46,771 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF920 CJW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,771 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 46,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,141 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,226 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,843 miles

corrosion at exhaust center and rear sections

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,220 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 44,215 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,267 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,467 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 42,467 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust very close to battery mount

o/s/r tyre small cracks in road face

oil mist round steering rack at o/s/f

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,561 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,379 miles

off side front - near side front and near side rear slightly binding

Fail 8 Jul 2008 39,377 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

off side front - near side front and near side rear slightly binding

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,202 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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F920 CJW is a 1989 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F920 CJW, 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 F920 CJW registered?

F920 CJW is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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