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F963 PAN

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

199,785 mi
Last recorded199,785 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 PAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 199,785 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 197,811 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 195,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 190,755 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 190,755 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 185,232 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 185,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 181,128 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 179,589 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 179,558 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter slight seepage of grease.

Pass 28 May 2019 171,961 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 162,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 153,476 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 144,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 135,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 128,512 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 119,278 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 111,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 106,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 100,149 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,872 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,095 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 86,362 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 77,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 77,857 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 75,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 75,332 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2005 75,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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F963 PAN is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 F963 PAN, 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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F963 PAN is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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