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E311 LRV

1988 Saab 9000

Pink Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,772 mi
Last recorded98,772 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE311 LRV
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 98,772 miles

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted.

slight corrosion nearside rear wheel arch.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,321 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,281 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 74,285 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2011 74,276 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,714 miles

Offside headlamp lens' is holed,but lens' is completely cover with clear plastic film so that there is no jagged edge.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 65,677 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside headlamp lens' is holed,but lens' is completely cover with clear plastic film so that there is no jagged edge.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,394 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,526 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 55,500 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

unable to open tailgate handle broken

Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,453 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 54,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

OFF SIDE REAR DOOR WONT OPEN

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,861 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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E311 LRV is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Pink with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 125,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E311 LRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E311 LRV registered?

E311 LRV is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E311 LRV safe to buy?

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