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E858 JCW

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,051 mi
Last recorded178,051 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE858 JCW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2010 178,051 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corroded hole n/s boot floor

imbalance in the front brakes

side light not working n/s/r

various areas of body corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2009 177,297 miles

front exhaust blowing

headlamp switch slightly loose

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

n/s/f door corroding at the bottom

oil leaks on engine

Fail 4 Aug 2009 177,296 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

headlamp switch slightly loose

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

n/s/f door corroding at the bottom

oil leaks on engine

Pass 2 Aug 2008 176,756 miles

corrosion to boot floor

o/s/f brake pipe to caliper corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2008 176,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to boot floor

o/s/f brake pipe to caliper corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2007 176,196 miles

all upper shock absorber bushes deteriorated

corroded brake pipe o/s/f

corrosion around n/s/r upper shock absorber mount

slight blow from front exhaust

Fail 26 Jun 2007 176,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all upper shock absorber bushes deteriorated

corroded brake pipe o/s/f

corrosion around n/s/r upper shock absorber mount

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2006 175,488 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 174,528 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all shock absorber bushes splitting

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2005 174,528 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 174,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all shock absorber bushes splitting

front number plate cracked

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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E858 JCW is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 E858 JCW, 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 E858 JCW registered?

E858 JCW is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E858 JCW safe to buy?

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