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F922 DCW

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF922 DCW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 142,312 miles

age related corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2024 142,298 miles

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

age related corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2023 141,309 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose and pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 138,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 136,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 135,016 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 135,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 134,658 miles

Nearside door corroded inside and outside at the bottom

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 134,657 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door corroded inside and outside at the bottom

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 133,027 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 133,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 131,154 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2016 129,032 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 127,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 124,795 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 124,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 124,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 122,383 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 122,004 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 120,027 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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F922 DCW is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F922 DCW, 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 F922 DCW registered?

F922 DCW is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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