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E461 VYA

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

218,778 mi
Last recorded218,778 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE461 VYA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 218,778 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2015 218,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2013 216,129 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 213,192 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 209,984 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 205,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 202,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 202,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 199,031 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 196,128 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 193,375 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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E461 VYA is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E461 VYA, 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 E461 VYA registered?

E461 VYA is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 27 November 1987.

Is E461 VYA safe to buy?

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