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E730 KAN

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,734 mi
Last recorded160,734 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE730 KAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2010 160,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 154,455 miles

all flexi hoses cracked

cv boots cracked

headlamp switch sticky

nsf tyre worn outer edge

nsr tyre 2mm/distorted

slight weep steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2008 153,286 miles

Nearside front shock absorber lower bush poor

Offside front outer cv gaiter slightly perrished

Rear number plate poor

Slight play in both rear upper suspension arm front bushes

Slight power steering leak from rack area

Unable to fully see front or rear brakes

Pass 31 Jul 2007 151,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 148,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 144,850 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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E730 KAN is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol 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 E730 KAN, 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 E730 KAN registered?

E730 KAN is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E730 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E730 KAN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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