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E36 YDV

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,323 mi
Last recorded123,323 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 YDV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 123,323 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 121,295 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around Shock Absorber Top Mount Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 115,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Shocker top mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body To Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body To Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,616 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 89,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 89,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2019 86,878 miles

All front suspension arms corroded

All tyres perished and cracked

Front lower cup spring corroded on coil springs

Offside rear upper shock absorber mount corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear seatbelts slow to retract

Small exhaust blow from rear exhaust box

Small oil leak from pas system

Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,531 miles

All tyres perished and cracked

Both front and rear axle brake flex ferrules corroded

Both rear upper shock bushes perished and body corroded around these mounts

Small leaks from pas system

Pass 27 May 2017 84,460 miles

All brake flexi ferrules corroded

Both front tyres starting to perish

Nearside front rack boot perished

Nearside rear shock absorber upper bush perished,splitting

Rear outer pads close to limit

Slight corrosion around both rear shock upper mounts

Pass 12 Sep 2015 84,450 miles

All four wishbones corroded

Both front lower spring cups corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both at axle and at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Osf metal brake line corroded at caliper

Slight leak from pas system

Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,285 miles

Both outer cv boots perished

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear pads getting low

Slight oil leaks on steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,982 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 83,176 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 81,930 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 80,309 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 78,994 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 78,994 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 77,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E36 YDV is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E36 YDV, 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 E36 YDV registered?

E36 YDV is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E36 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 YDV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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