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E385 JFS

1987 Saab 900 I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,269 mi
Last recorded160,269 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Saab 900 I108,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE385 JFS
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2007 160,269 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 160,269 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 158,715 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 158,714 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

no entry to tail gait

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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E385 JFS is a 1987 Saab 900 I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 108,267 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E385 JFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E385 JFS registered?

E385 JFS is a 1987 Saab 900 I, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E385 JFS safe to buy?

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