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E926 MAJ

1988 Saab 900 I

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,825 mi
Last recorded101,825 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Saab 900 I134,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE926 MAJ
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 101,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 101,825 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 95,318 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,793 miles

Replaced o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape and worn close to the limit.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 88,778 miles

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

Slight play in o/s front suspension bottom ball joint.Rear brake hoses heavily rusted.Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

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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E926 MAJ is a 1988 Saab 900 I in Silver 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 E926 MAJ, 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.

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What year was E926 MAJ registered?

E926 MAJ is a 1988 Saab 900 I, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E926 MAJ safe to buy?

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