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E201 EMO

1987 Saab 9000

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,819 mi
Last recorded85,819 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Saab 9000127,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 EMO
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2013 85,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs of corrosion o/s and n/s front strut mounting on hub assy

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,819 miles

signs of corrosion o/s and n/s front strut mounting on hub assy

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f cv gaiter clip deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,597 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 84,556 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 19 Oct 2009 82,822 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,795 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,680 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 77,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,042 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 75,041 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 72,663 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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E201 EMO is a 1987 Saab 9000 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 127,483 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E201 EMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E201 EMO registered?

E201 EMO is a 1987 Saab 9000, first registered on 22 October 1987.

Is E201 EMO safe to buy?

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