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E501 LAE

1987 Saab 900 I

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,555 mi
Last recorded82,555 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Saab 900 I108,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE501 LAE
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,555 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 82,387 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 77,517 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust joint

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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E501 LAE is a 1987 Saab 900 I in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E501 LAE, 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 E501 LAE registered?

E501 LAE is a 1987 Saab 900 I, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E501 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E501 LAE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E501 LAE have outstanding finance?

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