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E656 JAV

1987 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

160,337 mi
Last recorded160,337 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE656 JAV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 160,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside side repeater loose

Fail 29 Jan 2021 160,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside side repeater loose

Fail 9 Nov 2020 160,241 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO CONDITION OF FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS AND REAR BRAKE PADS - METAL TO METAL (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged - emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail by lower suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater loose

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 149,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Nov 2019 149,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Nov 2018 135,845 miles

Offside front handbrake performance poor.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 135,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front handbrake operation very poor.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 133,971 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 133,165 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 132,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 130,397 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes run under floor covering

whole underbody coated in undershield

Fail 9 Aug 2014 130,337 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 15 Aug 2013 127,764 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 127,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 125,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 125,711 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 123,482 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 121,397 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,042 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 12,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 119,395 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 119,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 117,472 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 117,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FRONT TYRES SPLIT AND PERISHED

Pass 5 Jul 2006 115,392 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 115,392 miles

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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E656 JAV is a 1987 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 E656 JAV, 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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E656 JAV is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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