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E493 UWL

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,060 mi
Last recorded124,060 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE493 UWL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 124,060 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 124,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust close to body & leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2007 123,434 miles

handbrake travel close to stop

windscreen chip zone a

Pass 13 Mar 2006 122,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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E493 UWL is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E493 UWL, 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 E493 UWL registered?

E493 UWL is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E493 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E493 UWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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