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E838 VKC

1987 Saab 900 I

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,317 mi
Last recorded102,317 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Saab 900 I108,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE838 VKC
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2006 102,317 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2005 97,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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E838 VKC is a 1987 Saab 900 I in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E838 VKC, 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 E838 VKC registered?

E838 VKC is a 1987 Saab 900 I, first registered on 27 November 1987.

Is E838 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E838 VKC shows 2 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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