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E96 XKD

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,488 mi
Last recorded155,488 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE96 XKD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 155,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 155,488 miles

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 155,482 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 155,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 155,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 155,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 155,341 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 155,224 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 154,243 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 153,830 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 152,822 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 150,945 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 150,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 148,554 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 146,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 145,243 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 143,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 141,962 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 140,004 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 137,941 miles

both front wipers starting to smear slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f flexi brake hose steel ferruls slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r flexi brake hose steel ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2008 134,579 miles

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

both front brake hose steel ferruls starting to corrode

both rear flexi brake hose steel ferruls starting to corrode

Fail 4 Apr 2008 134,579 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hose steel ferruls starting to corrode

both rear flexi brake hose steel ferruls starting to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2007 131,146 miles

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

both front and all rear flexi brake hose steel ferruls starting to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2006 127,680 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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E96 XKD is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E96 XKD, 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 E96 XKD registered?

E96 XKD is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E96 XKD safe to buy?

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