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E144 WEX

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,991 mi
Last recorded168,991 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE144 WEX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2022 168,991 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

osf inner wing and arch corroded

osr arch corroded

radiator panel corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2021 168,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre side wall perished and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

battery tray mount and inner wing corroded

oil leak from engine

radiator mount panel corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 166,734 miles

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower vallance corroded

Offside Front tyre wall perished

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear shocker mount corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2020 166,734 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower vallance corroded

Offside Front tyre wall perished

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear shocker mount corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 164,940 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shocker bush worn

Offside Rear inner wing corroded at shocker mount

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

oil leaks

Fail 29 Apr 2019 164,938 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shocker bush worn

Offside Rear inner wing corroded at shocker mount

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

oil leaks

Pass 10 May 2018 161,440 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shocker bush

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wing behind bumper corroded

Offside Rear Upper shocker bush

Pass 6 Jul 2016 158,527 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AT TREADS

Fail 4 Jul 2016 158,513 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 155,305 miles

handbrake figures low 16%

oil leaks from engin and gearbox

Pass 14 Jul 2014 153,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 146,154 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 138,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 138,508 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 135,073 miles

fuel filter corroded

o/s/f floor section corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 130,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s n/s front flexy brake pipes worn

Pass 13 Jul 2009 124,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 119,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 116,144 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 WEX is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WEX, 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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E144 WEX is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 24 August 1987.

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