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E98 GFP

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,289 mi
Last recorded101,289 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE98 GFP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 101,289 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 99,434 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 99,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 94,714 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2013 94,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 90,737 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,710 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,664 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 90,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 89,847 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 88,977 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 85,528 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 82,240 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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E98 GFP is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E98 GFP, 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 E98 GFP registered?

E98 GFP is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 27 November 1987.

Is E98 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E98 GFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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