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789 KYD

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,418 mi
Last recorded159,418 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration789 KYD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 159,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 155,976 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 153,101 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 153,096 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 150,267 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 150,267 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 149,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 146,905 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 146,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 144,082 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 142,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 134,108 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 134,108 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 131,612 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 131,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 130,423 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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789 KYD is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1987 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 129,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 789 KYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 789 KYD registered?

789 KYD is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is 789 KYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 789 KYD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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