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F985 CHE

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,399 mi
Last recorded220,399 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF985 CHE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2008 220,399 miles

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

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

front bumper repaired by tape

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2007 216,402 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 lower door sections slightly corroded

front bumper repaired with tape

front number plate cracked

nearside front wheel arch requires attension soon

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside to nearside front metal brake pipe under bonnet secured with cable tie

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Sep 2006 212,496 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 212,496 miles

lower door edges corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

petrol cap corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2005 206,641 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 206,247 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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F985 CHE is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F985 CHE, 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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What year was F985 CHE registered?

F985 CHE is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is F985 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F985 CHE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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