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F987 AOB

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

45,177 mi
Last recorded45,177 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF987 AOB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 45,177 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 44,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 43,738 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 43,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,937 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 42,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 42,337 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 42,337 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,770 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 41,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 40,875 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axlw flex's (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,223 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 39,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,511 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 38,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,806 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 37,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,395 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,855 miles

Slight weep from PAS rack

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,524 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,932 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 27,601 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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F987 AOB is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 F987 AOB, 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 F987 AOB registered?

F987 AOB is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F987 AOB safe to buy?

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