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E940 EPH

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,838 mi
Last recorded187,838 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE940 EPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 187,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak Recommend attention ()

Pass 12 May 2015 187,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 186,195 miles

Major engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2014 186,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Major engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 185,234 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 184,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 184,524 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2011 184,198 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 183,551 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 27 Apr 2010 183,551 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 7 May 2009 181,186 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel long

Fail 7 May 2009 181,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel long

Pass 3 May 2008 178,574 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 177,877 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

c/o towards upper limit

corrosion rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 3 May 2006 176,132 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion rear brake hose ferrules

handbrake long

knock rear suspention/exhaust

slight wear steering rack

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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E940 EPH is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E940 EPH, 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 E940 EPH registered?

E940 EPH is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 3 October 1987.

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