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E921 YBH

1987 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

170,371 mi
Last recorded170,371 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE921 YBH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 170,371 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 169,652 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 169,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 169,635 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both top (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 168,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 167,913 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 166,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 165,536 miles

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 165,506 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Suspension lower arm to body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point and chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Stabiliser bar to body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 165,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 164,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 164,341 miles

Oil leak

suspension corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 164,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

suspension corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 161,511 miles

Coolant leak on the back of the radiator

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 161,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak on the back of the radiator

Corroded holes just outside of the failure prescribed area on the offside front inner sill

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 157,465 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 157,465 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 154,473 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake pads very low, (almost at limit)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2010 152,480 miles

O/s/r tyre has a nial in side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2009 150,937 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2008 148,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 148,282 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 144,820 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 144,815 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 141,298 miles

Handbrake has very little reserve travel

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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E921 YBH is a 1987 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 E921 YBH, 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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E921 YBH is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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