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E900 VSW

1987 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,522 mi
Last recorded103,522 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE900 VSW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 103,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,076 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,279 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 100,275 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 99,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 97,594 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 97,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 97,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 97,101 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 97,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 97,049 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 96,865 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 96,521 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 96,519 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,059 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,660 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 95,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,165 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,813 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 91,380 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,208 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 81,345 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 VSW is a 1987 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E900 VSW registered?

E900 VSW is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 24 August 1987.

Is E900 VSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E900 VSW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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