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E799 LJD

1987 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,052 mi
Last recorded171,052 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE799 LJD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 171,052 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chip on windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2025 170,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 169,622 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn nearly to cords on edges

Fail 30 Nov 2021 169,622 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill, bottom of repair to sill as spot welding (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn nearly to cords on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2020 169,616 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Floor excessively deteriorated excessive hole and corrosion within 12" fuel tank mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure strap is excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 167,972 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 166,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 164,708 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST HAS ONE MOUNTING MISSING...

Fail 29 Sep 2016 164,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL... (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL.. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST HAS ONE MOUNTING MISSING...

Pass 23 Sep 2015 163,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 212,576 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 203,719 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 203,719 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2012 198,150 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 198,147 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 193,797 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 168,619 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear underbody unable to asses fully due to underseal

slight corrosion forming under vehicle at various points

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2009 168,619 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear underbody unable to asses fully due to underseal

slight corrosion forming under vehicle at various points

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2009 168,604 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 166,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2007 162,462 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2006 160,467 miles

oil leak

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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E799 LJD is a 1987 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E799 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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E799 LJD is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 26 November 1987.

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