MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fllor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fllor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all repairs and weilding (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank insecure both straps rusted through (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills along seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 1 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Position lamp not working both rear tail lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all others (1.1.12 (f) (i))
generally rusty underneath, car stood a while
Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively no light on rear wiring cut (3.4.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box cracked (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel bump stops missing both (2.4.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively no light on rear wiring cut (3.4.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box cracked (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel bump stops missing both (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted inner wing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
rust threw out car
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted inner wing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
rust threw out car
o/s washer jet blocked..... car has syns of rust and wielding
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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F990 PPY is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 F990 PPY, 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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F990 PPY is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1988.
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