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E157 JBL

1988 Saab 900 I

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,528 mi
Last recorded126,528 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Saab 900 I134,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE157 JBL
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 126,528 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 126,523 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 123,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f seat belt webbing damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2007 119,574 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 119,567 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 114,309 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 114,309 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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E157 JBL is a 1988 Saab 900 I in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 134,711 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E157 JBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E157 JBL registered?

E157 JBL is a 1988 Saab 900 I, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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