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F955 BKP

1988 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,070 mi
Last recorded204,070 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF955 BKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 204,070 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 204,037 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlight glass holed †offside front side light lens holed

offside parking brake effort could be improved

Pass 25 May 2006 202,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front side light lens incomplete

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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F955 BKP is a 1988 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F955 BKP, 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 F955 BKP registered?

F955 BKP is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F955 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F955 BKP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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