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E283 NUV

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,151 mi
Last recorded187,151 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 NUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2011 187,151 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 186,157 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 184,958 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 184,048 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 182,382 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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E283 NUV is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E283 NUV, 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 E283 NUV registered?

E283 NUV is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E283 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E283 NUV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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