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E246 DNA

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE246 DNA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 112,649 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear plate broken

Pass 19 May 2008 112,649 miles

rear plate broken

Pass 4 May 2007 110,477 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 110,477 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2006 105,357 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2006 105,248 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

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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E246 DNA is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E246 DNA, 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 E246 DNA registered?

E246 DNA is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E246 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E246 DNA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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