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138,818 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Speedometer partially illuminated
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))
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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?
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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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What year was E887 BGF registered?
E887 BGF is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 July 1988.
Is E887 BGF safe to buy?
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