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MUI 8541

1988 Saab 900 I

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,037 mi
Last recorded149,037 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Saab 900 I134,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 8541
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 149,037 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 141,324 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 141,324 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 134,558 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 134,558 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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MUI 8541 is a 1988 Saab 900 I in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 134,711 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 MUI 8541, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MUI 8541?

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What year was MUI 8541 registered?

MUI 8541 is a 1988 Saab 900 I, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is MUI 8541 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUI 8541 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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