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E989 JDX

1988 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,603 mi
Last recorded98,603 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE989 JDX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,603 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,684 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,541 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,872 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,704 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,819 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Nov 2008 73,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 72,640 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 72,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 72,240 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 71,441 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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E989 JDX is a 1988 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E989 JDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E989 JDX registered?

E989 JDX is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E989 JDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E989 JDX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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