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E93 TKL

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE93 TKL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,503 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,360 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 96,351 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,812 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,086 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,226 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,758 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from stering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 89,747 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from stering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,126 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper and lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 88,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,215 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion offside/nearside (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Fail 20 Apr 2016 86,215 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion offside/nearside (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2008 83,063 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 83,022 miles

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

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

both front shock bushes worn slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,286 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 76,201 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre low on tread

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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E93 TKL is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E93 TKL, 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 E93 TKL registered?

E93 TKL is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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