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E99 DFV

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

200,285 mi
Last recorded200,285 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE99 DFV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 200,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 187,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 187,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 173,454 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 173,453 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 160,515 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 160,515 miles

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

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

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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E99 DFV is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E99 DFV, 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 E99 DFV registered?

E99 DFV is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E99 DFV safe to buy?

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