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E777 XFC

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,264 mi
Last recorded145,264 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE777 XFC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 145,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 142,842 miles

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

floors/sills corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 142,838 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

floors/sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2023 141,088 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 137,039 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 137,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor has multiple holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle 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 13 Aug 2021 134,133 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 131,175 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 129,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 126,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 123,864 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 121,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 120,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 118,916 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 118,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 117,142 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 118,048 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 115,891 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut to sidewall deep enough to reach cords but only 19mm long

Fail 7 Jul 2011 115,891 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut to sidewall deep enough to reach cords but only 19mm long

Pass 30 Jul 2010 112,948 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 112,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 110,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 108,850 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 108,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 106,548 miles

marginal wear osf tyre

slight corrosion boot floor

Fail 16 Apr 2007 106,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

marginal wear osf tyre

slight corrosion boot floor

Pass 19 Apr 2006 104,143 miles

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

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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E777 XFC is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E777 XFC, 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 E777 XFC registered?

E777 XFC is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E777 XFC safe to buy?

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