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E678 XWB

1988 Saab 900

Grey Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,229 mi
Last recorded176,229 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE678 XWB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 176,229 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 159,408 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 143,459 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 143,459 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

r/pads slightly low,slight surface rust, oil on s/rack

Pass 12 Apr 2007 137,616 miles

rear springs slight weakness

slight movement in inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Apr 2006 133,590 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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E678 XWB is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E678 XWB, 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 E678 XWB registered?

E678 XWB is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E678 XWB safe to buy?

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