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E71 LFB

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,755 mi
Last recorded151,755 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE71 LFB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 151,755 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine oil leak

n/s/headlamp pattern

n/s/r chassis corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2008 151,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s headlamp pattern just passes m.o.t

Pass 15 Aug 2007 149,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear outer sills corroded

front exhaust box

front number plate

neaside front side lamp lens

offside front flexi brake pipe

rear exhaust box

Fail 14 Aug 2007 149,552 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear outer sills corroded

front exhaust box

front number plate

neaside front side lamp lens

offside front flexi brake pipe

rear exhaust box

Pass 11 Jul 2006 145,992 miles

front number plate

offside front upper ball joint cover split

Pass 25 Jul 2005 141,785 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 141,785 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

offside front upper ball joint boot split

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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E71 LFB is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E71 LFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E71 LFB?

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What year was E71 LFB registered?

E71 LFB is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 30 November 1987.

Is E71 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E71 LFB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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