MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,218 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear upper shock absorber mounting washers corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock absorber top mounting washers corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock absorber top mounting washers corroded
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
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E689 HWK is a 1987 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1987 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 129,292 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 E689 HWK, 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 39 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E689 HWK registered?
E689 HWK is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E689 HWK safe to buy?
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