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E88 FLX

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,378 mi
Last recorded134,378 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE88 FLX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 134,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 134,377 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 133,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Apr 2007 132,576 miles

steering rack weeping

Fail 17 Apr 2007 132,574 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2006 131,227 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 131,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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E88 FLX is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 129,292 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 E88 FLX, 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 39 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E88 FLX registered?

E88 FLX is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 19 November 1987.

Is E88 FLX safe to buy?

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