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EJZ 8968

1986 Saab 900 I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

125,489 mi
Last recorded125,489 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Saab 900 I130,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 8968
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2006 125,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Drivers mirror broken †emissions 4.35

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 117,252 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stone chip in zone b 20mm limit 40mm

Pass 28 Apr 2005
Fail 26 Apr 2005 105,866 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EJZ 8968 is a 1986 Saab 900 I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1986 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 130,916 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJZ 8968, 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 40 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJZ 8968 registered?

EJZ 8968 is a 1986 Saab 900 I, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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