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E819 AHR

1988 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,148 mi
Last recorded120,148 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE819 AHR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 120,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 120,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at from arm bolts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in wheel arch near driveshaft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements stays on all the while (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 118,584 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 118,019 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under side corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2023 117,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessive corrosion at rear mount of lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front mount of lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,273 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 116,259 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components stabilising arm rubbing in wheel rim (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 116,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv joint very noisy

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2017 116,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

smell of petrol in car but no leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2014 110,399 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/side rear tyre cracked and perished

rear brake pads low discs corroded

rear flexy unions corroded

surface corrosion underside

Fail 3 Apr 2014 110,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/side rear tyre cracked and perished

rear brake pads low discs corroded

rear flexy unions corroded

surface corrosion underside

Pass 24 Apr 2012 106,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 99,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly perished

offside front wing is slightly damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2010 99,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly perished

offside front wing is slightly damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2009 96,477 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 96,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 91,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,713 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,953 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 84,948 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 83,134 miles

n/s/r tyre partly deflated †

o/s washer jet partly blocked but still suppling adequate water

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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E819 AHR is a 1988 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E819 AHR, 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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E819 AHR is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 22 March 1988.

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