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E354 VBW

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

115,310 mi
Last recorded115,310 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE354 VBW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 115,310 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL MORE THAN EXPECTED

Fail 16 Apr 2026 115,302 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER SUS/ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL MORE THAN EXPECTED

Pass 1 May 2025 114,953 miles

BONNET RELEASE ONLY JUST OPENS THE BONNET

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL LONGER THAN EXPECTED

Pass 30 Apr 2024 114,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 114,451 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 114,451 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,032 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 114,020 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wishbone area mount(inside wheel arch, behind wheel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 113,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated very little reserve travel remaining (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,725 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 111,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,263 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 110,262 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 109,643 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

both front inner wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 109,642 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

both front inner wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 99,398 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 94,393 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished at 2.5mm

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,514 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 92,484 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,987 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,417 miles

BOTH REAR FLEXABLE BRAKE PIPES FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 85,184 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,064 miles

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)

both sills getting rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2008 83,064 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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)

both sills getting rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 82,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 79,925 miles

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

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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E354 VBW is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 E354 VBW, 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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E354 VBW is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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