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E186 BGJ

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

189,793 mi
Last recorded189,793 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE186 BGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 189,793 miles

all four brake discs rusted

Fail 7 Dec 2023 189,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

all four brake discs rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 189,521 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 189,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 189,426 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 189,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength stiffener to floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 189,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 188,729 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 188,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 186,868 miles

o/s and n/s headlights starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 May 2018 186,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point starting to rust

o/s and n/s front brakes binding

o/s and n/s headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 May 2017 184,530 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 184,529 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 181,507 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 181,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded ON STEERING RACK (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S SILL TO FLOOR JOINT RUSTED

Pass 20 May 2015 178,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rust to battery tray

Fail 11 May 2015 178,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rack boot twisted

rust to battery tray

Pass 7 May 2014 174,591 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 174,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 167,625 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 167,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 154,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 133,220 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 133,215 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 116,841 miles

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

oil leak and rear tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2009 104,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 103,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 102,775 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 101,484 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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E186 BGJ is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 E186 BGJ, 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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E186 BGJ is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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