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E283 ETW

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,809 mi
Last recorded133,809 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 ETW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 133,809 miles

Oil leak

both front brake pipes feeding calipers rusty

rear silencer hitting boot floor pan

surface rust on offside rear brake disc

Pass 9 Apr 2008 133,048 miles

Oil leak

nearside front flexi hose ferrules rusty

nearside rear indicator lense slightly discoloured

offside front bump stop starting to perish

offside rear tyre cracking at tread

Fail 8 Apr 2008 133,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front flexi hose ferrules rusty

nearside rear indicator lense slightly discoloured

offside front bump stop starting to perish

offside rear tyre cracking at tread

Pass 23 Apr 2007 132,251 miles

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 19 Apr 2007 132,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 3 May 2006 131,344 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread pattern

o/s/f bump stop splitting

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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E283 ETW is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E283 ETW, 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 E283 ETW registered?

E283 ETW is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 7 March 1988.

Is E283 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E283 ETW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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