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E699 NCR

1987 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,406 mi
Last recorded110,406 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE699 NCR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 110,406 miles

Front brakes squeeking

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion; Battery tray, front subframe

Fail 19 Mar 2013 110,406 miles

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

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

Front brakes squeeking

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion; Battery tray, front subframe

Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hub caps fitted to front and rear cant see brakes for wear

nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 3 Mar 2012 109,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hub caps fitted to front and rear cant see brakes for wear

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 7 Mar 2011 109,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; Front doors, Inner sills, Chassis, Front crossmember, Rear axle

Fail 7 Mar 2011 109,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight corrosion; Front doors, Inner sills, Chassis, Front crossmember, Rear axle

Pass 2 Mar 2010 108,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; offside door bottoms, rear axle, floor, tow bar, front cross member, front & rear suspension arms

Pass 26 Feb 2009 108,516 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake high

slight corrosion; offside front door, all door bottoms, front cross member, rear axle, front lower arms

Fail 25 Feb 2009 108,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake high

slight corrosion; offside front door, all door bottoms, front cross member, rear axle, front lower arms

Pass 3 Mar 2008 107,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion, front floor, chassis, lower arms

Fail 26 Feb 2008 107,873 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion, front floor, chassis, lower arms

Pass 6 Mar 2007 107,130 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 107,130 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 106,218 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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E699 NCR is a 1987 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E699 NCR, 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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E699 NCR is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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