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E427 XGF

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,414 mi
Last recorded138,414 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE427 XGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 138,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2019 138,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 137,891 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 137,887 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 128,985 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 128,983 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/r outer side light inop

Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,899 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 24 Jun 2014 115,898 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake warning lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2013 115,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,864 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 115,474 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 115,376 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 114,775 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 114,135 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 112,293 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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E427 XGF is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E427 XGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E427 XGF registered?

E427 XGF is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 18 November 1987.

Is E427 XGF safe to buy?

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