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E623 VTT

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,861 mi
Last recorded112,861 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE623 VTT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 112,861 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 112,676 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front battery tray corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,160 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,767 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,786 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 104,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 102,937 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,005 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,605 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 98,741 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 98,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 97,850 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 97,850 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,471 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 96,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 94,520 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 92,750 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 92,750 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 90,129 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low and perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2006 87,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pin hole in o/s/f cv boot. †Both rear shock absorber top mounts corroded away.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 87,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pin hole in o/s/f cv boot. †Both rear shock absorber top mounts corroded away.

Pass 11 Jul 2005 83,858 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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E623 VTT is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E623 VTT, 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 E623 VTT registered?

E623 VTT is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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