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E872 VGC

1987 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,559 mi
Last recorded119,559 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE872 VGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 119,559 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 119,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 117,211 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 117,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 114,589 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both sill lips getting rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2023 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both sill lips getting rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2022 112,334 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 112,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,527 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 109,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,753 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 106,750 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,500 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 100,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,648 miles

Front tyres scrubbing and getting low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 97,642 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres scrubbing and getting low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 93,677 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,547 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,307 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,805 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,449 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 64,442 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,470 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 58,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,141 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,345 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,017 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,950 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,279 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 42,238 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E872 VGC is a 1987 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E872 VGC, 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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E872 VGC is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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