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D533 HOW

1987 Saab 900 I

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,721 mi
Last recorded71,721 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Saab 900 I108,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD533 HOW
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 71,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 69,300 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 68,577 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 68,577 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 67,803 miles

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

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

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

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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D533 HOW is a 1987 Saab 900 I in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D533 HOW, 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 D533 HOW registered?

D533 HOW is a 1987 Saab 900 I, first registered on 8 May 1987.

Is D533 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D533 HOW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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