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E144 NEX

1987 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,875 mi
Last recorded124,875 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE144 NEX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 124,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 124,428 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,635 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 122,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre close to ten years old Both rear tyres more than 10years old. (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 121,705 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,643 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 118,495 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 117,710 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front park brake not as effective as nearside

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2011 117,360 miles

Oil leak

rear no.plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Mar 2010 115,654 miles

o/s/r boot floor pan has small hole

Pass 20 Mar 2009 114,688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 113,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 108,810 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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E144 NEX is a 1987 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E144 NEX, 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 E144 NEX registered?

E144 NEX is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E144 NEX safe to buy?

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