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E768 LJD

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,804 mi
Last recorded159,804 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE768 LJD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 159,804 miles

nearside front inner rack joint worn

Fail 26 Nov 2015 159,804 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front inner rack joint worn

Pass 29 Jul 2014 159,598 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 159,595 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 158,940 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 158,649 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 158,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 158,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 157,815 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 157,476 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 157,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 156,433 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 156,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

offside rear brake calliper corroded

power steering rack damp

windscreen lightly scored

Fail 17 Nov 2006 156,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

offside rear brake calliper corroded

power steering rack damp

Pass 18 Nov 2005 154,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine damp with oil

offside rear tyre perished

power steering rack damp

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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E768 LJD is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E768 LJD, 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 E768 LJD registered?

E768 LJD is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is E768 LJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E768 LJD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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