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E730 TVR

1988 Saab 900 I

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,584 mi
Last recorded128,584 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Saab 900 I134,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE730 TVR
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 128,584 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 128,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 121,517 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 121,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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E730 TVR is a 1988 Saab 900 I in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 134,711 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E730 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E730 TVR?

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What year was E730 TVR registered?

E730 TVR is a 1988 Saab 900 I, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E730 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E730 TVR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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