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A2 UWP

1988 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,616 mi
Last recorded170,616 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 UWP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2006 170,616 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 170,616 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A2 UWP is a 1988 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A2 UWP, 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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What year was A2 UWP registered?

A2 UWP is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is A2 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 UWP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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