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E282 YOD

1987 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,058 mi
Last recorded146,058 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE282 YOD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2018 146,058 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear door corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2018 146,049 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 144,939 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 144,933 miles

Electrical wiring insecure positive terminal (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 143,734 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 143,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

nearside front wheel arch corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jul 2015 141,815 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front brake imbalance 26%

rear brake imbalance 28%

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 140,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 140,630 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 140,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 139,718 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 139,718 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 138,545 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 138,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 137,072 miles

both front lower shock bushes perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 135,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 133,725 miles

centre exhaust joint slight leak

rear lights slight interaction

Pass 13 Sep 2007 131,633 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 131,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 129,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 126,704 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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E282 YOD is a 1987 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E282 YOD, 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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E282 YOD is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 20 November 1987.

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