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EWJ 876V

1979 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,394 mi
Last recorded224,394 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 Saab 90094,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWJ 876V
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 224,394 miles

O/S/F Brake flex is cracking

O/S/R Tyre is cracking heavily

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting has deteriorated

Various engine oil leaks

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 224,394 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F Brake flex is cracking

O/S/R Tyre is cracking heavily

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting has deteriorated

Various engine oil leaks

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 224,329 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 224,277 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2006 223,585 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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EWJ 876V is a 1979 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 94,991 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 EWJ 876V, 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 47 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 EWJ 876V registered?

EWJ 876V is a 1979 Saab 900, first registered on 14 November 1979.

Is EWJ 876V safe to buy?

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