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E900 RCL

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,674 mi
Last recorded192,674 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE900 RCL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 192,674 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 192,562 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 189,068 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 186,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 182,792 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 181,562 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 181,549 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 177,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 170,187 miles

Oil leak

pin hole in nearside outer c v boot

Pass 6 Mar 2006 163,047 miles

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 RCL is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E900 RCL, 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 RCL registered?

E900 RCL is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 18 November 1987.

Is E900 RCL safe to buy?

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