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E723 TAH

1988 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,841 mi
Last recorded85,841 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE723 TAH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2013 85,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f door corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,049 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 82,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,578 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 78,578 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,038 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 73,980 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 72,523 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 71,397 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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E723 TAH is a 1988 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E723 TAH, 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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E723 TAH is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 5 April 1988.

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