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F987 JKK

1989 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,760 mi
Last recorded161,760 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 161,760 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 161,190 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 160,582 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 159,492 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 158,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

whole of the underside of the vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 27 Jul 2022 158,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

whole of the underside of the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2021 158,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 157,512 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has had underbody seal treatment

Fail 27 Jul 2020 157,508 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has had underbody seal treatment

Pass 7 Aug 2019 156,818 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 155,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 155,173 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 153,892 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 152,758 miles

indicator stalk worn

rear beam corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

vehicle fitted with sill covers , preventing full inspection

Fail 18 Jun 2015 152,753 miles

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

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

indicator staulk worn

rear beam corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

vehicle fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2014 150,579 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 149,110 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 146,126 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 142,643 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 140,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 135,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 132,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 128,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 123,622 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 JKK is a 1989 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JKK, 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 JKK registered?

F987 JKK is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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