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E900 JPS

1987 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

291,741 mi
Last recorded291,741 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE900 JPS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2021 291,741 miles

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))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 290,308 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 290,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 288,404 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 288,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 288,140 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 288,134 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 285,868 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 284,004 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 284,003 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 281,424 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 281,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 279,797 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,636 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 275,956 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 275,196 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 275,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 271,806 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 271,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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E900 JPS is a 1987 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 E900 JPS, 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 E900 JPS registered?

E900 JPS is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 24 December 1987.

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