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E210 HEW

1987 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,714 mi
Last recorded128,714 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE210 HEW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 128,714 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 124,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 124,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 120,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 120,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 115,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 110,923 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 110,769 miles

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

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

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

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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E210 HEW is a 1987 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E210 HEW, 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 E210 HEW registered?

E210 HEW is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E210 HEW safe to buy?

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