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E844 AEV

1987 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

234,474 mi
Last recorded234,474 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE844 AEV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 234,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake performance poor / handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jun 2025 232,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Body corrosion near battery, not structural

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 229,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 225,121 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 224,587 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 224,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 219,944 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 215,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 211,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 205,818 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 195,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 185,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chip on lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to distort

slight leak from thermostat housing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 172,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 172,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 160,286 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 160,286 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 153,839 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 153,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 150,900 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 150,900 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 147,371 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 143,305 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 138,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 138,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 134,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 131,402 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 131,402 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 130,698 miles

N/S CHASSIS RAIL /FLOOR PAN CORRODED

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 129,405 miles

n/side chassis has some corrossion

Pass 19 Aug 2005 139,405 miles

N/S/FRONT CHASSIS RAIL HAS CORROSSION IN SIDE END

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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E844 AEV is a 1987 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 E844 AEV, 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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E844 AEV is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 3 September 1987.

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