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E736 RCL

1987 Saab 900 I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

152,263 mi
Last recorded152,263 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900 I108,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE736 RCL
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 152,263 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion lower doors

Fail 15 Jun 2026 152,257 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion lower doors

Pass 16 Sep 2024 141,362 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 127,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 112,615 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 100,284 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,580 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 89,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,246 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,382 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,158 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,836 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,150 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,013 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,156 miles

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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E736 RCL is a 1987 Saab 900 I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E736 RCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E736 RCL registered?

E736 RCL is a 1987 Saab 900 I, first registered on 25 November 1987.

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