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A288 RWW

1984 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,758 mi
Last recorded11,758 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA288 RWW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 11,758 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 11,757 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))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 10,770 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 9,726 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 8,996 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2021 8,843 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2020 8,609 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear wheels have slight buckle to inner rims

handbrake has long travel

Pass 4 Jun 2019 8,401 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 7,417 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 5,867 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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A288 RWW is a 1984 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1984 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 129,442 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 A288 RWW, 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 42 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A288 RWW registered?

A288 RWW is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A288 RWW safe to buy?

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