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E187 CRD

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,847 mi
Last recorded123,847 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE187 CRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

near side rear + off side rear shock abs. bushes worn

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 123,844 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

near side rear + off side rear shock abs. bushes worn

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 123,495 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front wing holes in bottom

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 123,492 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front wing holes in bottom

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 123,351 miles

underbody corrosion on floor pan front

Fail 11 Jul 2019 123,349 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion on floor pan front

Pass 28 Jun 2018 122,862 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread spitting

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 122,858 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread spitting

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 122,049 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 122,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 120,780 miles

Power steering fluid leak

rust on rear arch nearside

rust on underside of vehicle

tyres starting to show signs of wear on sidewalls

Pass 17 Jul 2014 119,943 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 119,941 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,860 miles

slight sweating from pas rack

Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,550 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 116,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 116,022 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 116,022 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 115,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded, but considered as excessive.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 115,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded, but considered as excessive.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 114,133 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 114,131 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 112,989 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 112,989 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 111,654 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 111,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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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E187 CRD is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E187 CRD, 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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E187 CRD is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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