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E741 GRK

1988 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,481 mi
Last recorded169,481 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE741 GRK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 169,481 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 164,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 157,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 153,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front no plate deterioroted little.

Pass 3 May 2008 148,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 143,141 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 142,956 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 138,677 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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E741 GRK is a 1988 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E741 GRK, 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 E741 GRK registered?

E741 GRK is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is E741 GRK safe to buy?

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