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E853 VGC

1987 Saab 900 I

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,301 mi
Last recorded124,301 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2005
Typical for 1987 Saab 900 I108,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE853 VGC
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2005 124,301 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 124,301 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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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E853 VGC is a 1987 Saab 900 I in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E853 VGC, 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 E853 VGC registered?

E853 VGC is a 1987 Saab 900 I, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E853 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E853 VGC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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