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F966 NBW

1989 Saab 900 I 16V

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,383 mi
Last recorded190,383 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Saab 900 I 16V138,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF966 NBW
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 190,383 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 184,685 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front tyres worn close to limit (wearing on outter edges)

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2007 184,685 miles

front tyres worn close to limit (wearing on outter edges)

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2006 177,986 miles

rear axle corroded

slight coirrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

slight play in nearside steering control †

under vehicle is starting to corrode

Pass 14 Nov 2005 172,473 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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F966 NBW is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 138,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F966 NBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F966 NBW registered?

F966 NBW is a 1989 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F966 NBW safe to buy?

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