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E665 DTL

1988 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,724 mi
Last recorded77,724 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE665 DTL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 77,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,593 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,384 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 70,255 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 70,255 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear & n/s /f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 69,393 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms covered in thick underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy all bearings possibly due to rusty discs (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,159 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,033 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,943 miles

Front tyres starting to crack with age, not deep enough to reach the cords at this time

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 68,526 miles

Minor Rust on rear and front suspension parts

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 68,338 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 68,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,695 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 65,867 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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E665 DTL is a 1988 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E665 DTL, 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 E665 DTL registered?

E665 DTL is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 20 January 1988.

Is E665 DTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E665 DTL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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