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E495 HES

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,469 mi
Last recorded72,469 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE495 HES
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,469 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 72,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,006 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 68,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 64,840 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 64,838 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 60,198 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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E495 HES is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E495 HES, 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 E495 HES registered?

E495 HES is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 24 October 1987.

Is E495 HES safe to buy?

The MOT history for E495 HES shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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