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E901 TPW

1988 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,684 mi
Last recorded121,684 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE901 TPW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 121,684 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,939 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 115,612 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

front nearside suspension bump stop slight deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2019 115,612 miles

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

front nearside suspension bump stop slight deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2019 115,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also has calds exposed on inner sidewall 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2.0mm 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 108,770 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 108,770 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,769 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering belt slightly frayed.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,451 miles

Front windscreen has some sml chips

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Aug 2017 101,450 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front windscreen has some sml chips

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Mar 2008 99,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front tyres very low inner edge tread

nearside rear outer edge tyre damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2008 99,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres very low inner edge tread

nearside rear outer edge tyre damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2007 97,692 miles

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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E901 TPW is a 1988 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E901 TPW, 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 E901 TPW registered?

E901 TPW is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E901 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E901 TPW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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