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E37 JYX

1987 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,437 mi
Last recorded145,437 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE37 JYX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 145,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 143,604 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 141,839 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 141,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 139,516 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion

vehicle underbody has corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2009 136,538 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 136,509 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 134,968 miles

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

N/sf flitch panal and wheel arch holed and rust corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear lap seat belt not fitted

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 134,955 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

N/sf flitch panal and wheel arch holed and rust corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear lap seat belt not fitted

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 131,850 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 124,752 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 124,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E37 JYX is a 1987 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E37 JYX, 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 E37 JYX registered?

E37 JYX is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 11 December 1987.

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