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E31 SEC

1987 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

212,082 mi
Last recorded212,082 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 SEC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2013 212,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 206,994 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 203,563 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 198,589 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 194,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 189,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 182,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 175,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E31 SEC is a 1987 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E31 SEC, 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 E31 SEC registered?

E31 SEC is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is E31 SEC safe to buy?

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