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E665 TDA

1987 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,373 mi
Last recorded72,373 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE665 TDA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 72,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,028 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 70,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,680 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 68,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 68,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 67,599 miles

nearside rear upper trailing arm large bush worn

rear lights interact slightly

Fail 23 May 2008 67,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear upper trailing arm large bush worn

offside rear brake binding

rear lights interact slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,875 miles

hand brake lever travel excessive

ns rear tyre worn on inner edge 1.6mm

os rear brake binding

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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E665 TDA is a 1987 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E665 TDA, 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 E665 TDA registered?

E665 TDA is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 21 October 1987.

Is E665 TDA safe to buy?

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