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F938 FFJ

1988 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

227,594 mi
Last recorded227,594 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF938 FFJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 227,594 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 227,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 223,436 miles

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

trailer socket insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2012 223,400 miles

Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

trailer socket insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2011 222,517 miles

both sills becoming corroded

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

slight judder on front brakes

tow bar becoming

Fail 6 Aug 2011 222,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both sills becoming corroded

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

slight judder on front brakes

tow bar becoming

Pass 23 Jul 2010 222,021 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 222,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 221,199 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 221,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 217,750 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 217,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 209,593 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 209,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 202,517 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 202,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F suspension mounting structural area repair found to be welding all around on inside.

Fail 13 Mar 2006 202,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front spring supports some corrosion

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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F938 FFJ is a 1988 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 F938 FFJ, 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 F938 FFJ registered?

F938 FFJ is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1988.

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