MOT Status
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92,588 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 ?
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))
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 ?
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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?
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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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What year was E997 HFG registered?
E997 HFG is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1988.
Is E997 HFG safe to buy?
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