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E975 LEL

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

211,994 mi
Last recorded211,994 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE975 LEL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2023 211,994 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 210,811 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 210,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 209,275 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat slightly loose on runner

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor by wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area small hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat slightly loose on runner

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x by rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear boot floor previous repaires undersealed

slight leak steering rack area

Fail 9 Jul 2020 209,252 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat slightly loose on runner

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor by wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area small hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat slightly loose on runner

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x by rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear boot floor previous repaires undersealed

slight leak steering rack area

Pass 1 Aug 2019 207,928 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor by wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake performance low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% o/s/r lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot floor previous repairs

oil leaks engine bay area [slight]

Pass 24 Jul 2018 205,739 miles

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

boot floor corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2018 205,676 miles

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

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

boot floor corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2017 201,702 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front panel corroded (under radiator)

offside rear inner arch corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2016 197,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 193,483 miles

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear inner arch corroding

offside front inner arch corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2013 193,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 192,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 191,620 miles

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2010 188,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2010 188,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2009 187,515 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 187,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 183,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 179,185 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 179,183 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 175,825 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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E975 LEL is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E975 LEL, 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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E975 LEL is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 28 September 1987.

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