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E88 KSL

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,889 mi
Last recorded185,889 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE88 KSL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 185,889 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 185,888 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate fading,rear petrol tank strap corroding.bad oil leak at engine

Fail 5 Feb 2009 185,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 175,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 166,203 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 166,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 153,801 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 153,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 KSL is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E88 KSL, 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 E88 KSL registered?

E88 KSL is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E88 KSL safe to buy?

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