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E244 NUW

1988 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,355 mi
Last recorded139,355 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE244 NUW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 139,355 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 139,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 138,716 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 138,715 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 138,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor behind wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle cross over pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,433 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 136,553 miles

both number plates starting to de-laminate

Pass 8 Jul 2016 134,551 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 133,373 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 133,373 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 131,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 131,514 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,836 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 92,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,831 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,511 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2009 89,511 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 88,833 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 88,833 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 88,570 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,570 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,240 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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E244 NUW is a 1988 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E244 NUW, 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 E244 NUW registered?

E244 NUW is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 14 June 1988.

Is E244 NUW safe to buy?

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