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F973 LHR

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,598 mi
Last recorded185,598 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 LHR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2010 185,598 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

outer cv boots aged

rear tyres 2.5mm

rust stain on o/s outer cv boot

Pass 9 Jun 2009 164,783 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 16,444 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower ball joints rust stains

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s/f outer c/v boot cracked

rear no plate deteriorating

rear pads unable to assess

rear shock absorber mounts rusty

Pass 7 May 2008 156,184 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 149,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 135,330 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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F973 LHR is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F973 LHR, 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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What year was F973 LHR registered?

F973 LHR is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 17 July 1989.

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