MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
movement in o/s/f inner drive shaft joint
n/s/r tyre has sidewall cracks
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?
Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.
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E538 WFJ is a 1987 Saab 900 I in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1987 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 108,267 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 E538 WFJ, 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 39 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 E538 WFJ registered?
E538 WFJ is a 1987 Saab 900 I, first registered on 24 August 1987.
Is E538 WFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for E538 WFJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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