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E513 UHF

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,149 mi
Last recorded87,149 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE513 UHF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2009 87,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,502 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 83,502 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH STEERING RACK GAITERS TWISTED

Pass 20 Jul 2007 78,963 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 78,899 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2006 73,902 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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E513 UHF is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E513 UHF, 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 E513 UHF registered?

E513 UHF is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E513 UHF safe to buy?

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