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E736 TVR

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,128 mi
Last recorded187,128 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE736 TVR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 187,128 miles

Boot floor corroded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 186,572 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 186,249 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 185,246 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 185,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 184,797 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 184,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 184,491 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 184,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge,tyre is 15 years old (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 184,000 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 184,000 miles

Indicator switch faulty right turn position not stable (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside slight play at lower slide runners

dashboard panel not illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 183,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 181,506 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 181,445 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 181,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 173,615 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 161,022 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 146,783 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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E736 TVR is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E736 TVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E736 TVR registered?

E736 TVR is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E736 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E736 TVR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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