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E109 WJC

1987 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,692 mi
Last recorded174,692 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE109 WJC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 174,692 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 169,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 160,522 miles

Service hand brake

Pass 1 Apr 2017 152,024 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 152,015 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front service brake requires service or repair

Park brake cables insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2016 148,153 miles

Park brake would benefit from service or repair

Pass 21 Oct 2014 144,633 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 144,633 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 144,486 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 144,486 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 143,308 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 143,308 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 141,075 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 141,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 138,519 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 138,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 135,405 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 135,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 131,387 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 131,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 127,192 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 127,192 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 124,064 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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E109 WJC is a 1987 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1987 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 129,292 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 E109 WJC, 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 39 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E109 WJC registered?

E109 WJC is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1987.

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