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E417 LYK

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,196 mi
Last recorded138,196 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE417 LYK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 138,196 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 137,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking or insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2017 137,548 miles

Oil leak engine has oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 137,548 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine has oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 136,912 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 136,171 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 135,258 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 135,258 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 134,128 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 134,119 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2012 133,387 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 133,387 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 132,106 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 132,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 129,446 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 126,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 122,646 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 122,646 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 117,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 112,259 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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E417 LYK is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E417 LYK, 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 E417 LYK registered?

E417 LYK is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 27 November 1987.

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