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E515 WWD

1987 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,236 mi
Last recorded99,236 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE515 WWD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 99,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,688 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering Rack cover with oil but not leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2011 97,688 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering Rack cover with oil but not leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,838 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 96,838 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 95,418 miles

bonnet handle broke

o/s brake back plate corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2009 95,418 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet handle broke

o/s brake back plate corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 92,984 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 92,984 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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E515 WWD is a 1987 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E515 WWD, 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 E515 WWD registered?

E515 WWD is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E515 WWD safe to buy?

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