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F958 NBW

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF958 NBW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 120,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s steering rack play

Pass 21 Jun 2012 118,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

n/s streeing rack slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2011 114,795 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 114,795 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 113,480 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 113,463 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 111,149 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 110,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 108,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 106,672 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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F958 NBW is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F958 NBW, 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 F958 NBW registered?

F958 NBW is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F958 NBW safe to buy?

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