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F966 PAN

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,262 mi
Last recorded164,262 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF966 PAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 164,262 miles

near side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Sep 2015 164,262 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 162,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 158,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Scored Sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2012 154,972 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 154,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 151,957 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Rear brake hose at rear of floor pan ferrules corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mounting perished

offside front brake pipe from hose to caliper corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2010 151,910 miles

battery loose

exhaust rubber mounts perishing

under seal over underside of vehicle, and hoses

Fail 14 Jul 2010 151,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

battery loose

exhaust rubber mounts perishing

under seal over underside of vehicle, and hoses

Fail 3 Jun 2010 151,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Centre exhaust rubber mounting perished

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 151,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

H/light switch not positive in operation...Brake warning light on...Parking brake has high imbalance but passes test.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 146,461 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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F966 PAN is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 F966 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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F966 PAN is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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