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E263 VOV

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,747 mi
Last recorded108,747 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE263 VOV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 108,747 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 108,133 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low performance

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 106,672 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 106,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 106,663 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to offside front floor panel

Pass 6 Aug 2019 105,904 miles

Offside Front Lower floor corrosion/hole by jacking point

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 105,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower floor corrosion/hole by jacking point

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,976 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 104,860 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,276 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight deteriation

Fail 6 Jul 2017 104,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre slight deteriation

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,089 miles

Both rear fuel tank straps are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slight deteriation

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both upper (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 104,089 miles

Both rear fuel tank straps are slightly corroded

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both front (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slight deteriation

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both upper (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 103,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slight deteriation

Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 102,039 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 102,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Mar 2009 102,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front floor corroded and holed

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

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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E263 VOV is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E263 VOV, 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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E263 VOV is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 21 December 1987.

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