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E242 KPY

1987 Saab 900 I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,332 mi
Last recorded108,332 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Saab 900 I108,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 KPY
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2008 108,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 108,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 103,522 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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E242 KPY is a 1987 Saab 900 I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E242 KPY, 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 E242 KPY registered?

E242 KPY is a 1987 Saab 900 I, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E242 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E242 KPY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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