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E887 BGF

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,818 mi
Last recorded138,818 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE887 BGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 138,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,170 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 135,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 132,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 129,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 128,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Constant velocity joint rubber gaiter slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Constant velocity joint rubber gaiter slightly perished

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Date stamp/date of manufacture 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 126,691 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 125,106 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 124,748 miles

Speedometer partially illuminated

Fail 19 Jun 2020 124,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 122,999 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 122,054 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 122,054 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 122,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake performance near requirements may require attention or adjustment

Pass 27 May 2011 122,027 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 122,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 120,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 120,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E887 BGF is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E887 BGF, 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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E887 BGF is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E887 BGF safe to buy?

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