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E961 BNK

1988 Saab 900 I

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,033 mi
Last recorded132,033 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Saab 900 I134,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE961 BNK
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2009 132,033 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

boot floor holed and corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2008 124,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion in area below battery

corrosion in chassis o/s/f

slight coolant leak in area of o/s lower corner of radiator

Pass 1 May 2007 116,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 111,337 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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E961 BNK is a 1988 Saab 900 I in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 134,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E961 BNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E961 BNK registered?

E961 BNK is a 1988 Saab 900 I, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E961 BNK safe to buy?

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