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E212 ARO

1987 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,638 mi
Last recorded158,638 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE212 ARO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 158,638 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 157,575 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 156,801 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 156,795 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 156,546 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 156,298 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 156,290 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 155,192 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 155,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 153,833 miles

Engine emits some smoke. not bad enough to fail. perhaps turbo fault. rear brake pipe ferrules badly corroded. will be failable soon. advise change now.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 152,290 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f outer c.v boot damp around seal not leaking or insecure at time of test

Pass 19 May 2006 150,092 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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E212 ARO is a 1987 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E212 ARO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E212 ARO registered?

E212 ARO is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 5 October 1987.

Is E212 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E212 ARO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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