MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,467 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant radiator poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside rear seatbelt retraction slow
offside rear seatbelt retraction slow
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside rear seatbelt retraction slow
offside rear seatbelt retraction slow
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F983 PHU is a 1988 Saab 900 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 F983 PHU, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of F983 PHU?
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What year was F983 PHU registered?
F983 PHU is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 31 October 1988.
Is F983 PHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for F983 PHU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F983 PHU have outstanding finance?
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