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FCF 788V

1980 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,979 mi
Last recorded56,979 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 Saab 90092,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCF 788V
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 56,979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,879 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 56,877 miles

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 56,387 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 49,907 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 42,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,095 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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FCF 788V is a 1980 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 92,612 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 FCF 788V, 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 46 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FCF 788V?

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What year was FCF 788V registered?

FCF 788V is a 1980 Saab 900, first registered on 25 April 1980.

Is FCF 788V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCF 788V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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