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E750 VKO

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,775 mi
Last recorded161,775 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE750 VKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 161,775 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sidelight lense cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 160,986 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 160,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 160,029 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 159,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box atatchment has slight blow (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine has oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 159,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box leakingt at both joins (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking osf brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine has oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 158,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 158,051 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 156,451 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 155,656 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 153,862 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 153,862 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 151,938 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 149,991 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 149,966 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 147,472 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 147,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 143,690 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 141,489 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

indicator switch worn

Fail 30 Jul 2007 141,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

indicator switch worn

Pass 1 Aug 2006 137,255 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

indicator switch worn

rear brake flexis at cross member ferrules slight corrosion

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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E750 VKO is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E750 VKO, 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 E750 VKO registered?

E750 VKO is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E750 VKO safe to buy?

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