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E997 HFG

1988 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,588 mi
Last recorded92,588 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 HFG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 92,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe plus system parts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush plus slight dampness around body (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear brake discs surface corroded - o/s handbrake low reading min pass 16%

front and rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

very light oil seepage rear of gearbox ?

Pass 15 Apr 2024 92,556 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 92,547 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear control arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 92,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

all brake discs standing corroded

exhaust rusty in places

front and rear suspension surface corroded

handbrake performance 17% lack of use ?

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,918 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 91,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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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E997 HFG is a 1988 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E997 HFG, 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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E997 HFG is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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