MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear jacking point severely corroded through.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower B Pillar (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
both rear light lenses deteriorated,and are starting to just show white light to rear,at join line to upper section
n/s/r outer sill (around jacking point),holed/corroded,but not excessive or precribed area at time of test.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
advise corrosion,n/s/r jacking point,n/s/f inner wing panel,near drive shaft
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E189 PVF is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 1987 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 129,292 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 E189 PVF, 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 39 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E189 PVF registered?
E189 PVF is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 12 October 1987.
Is E189 PVF safe to buy?
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