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E398 DPN

1988 Saab 900 I

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,036 mi
Last recorded129,036 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Saab 900 I134,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE398 DPN
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 129,036 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 122,554 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 122,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E398 DPN is a 1988 Saab 900 I in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 134,711 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 E398 DPN, 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 38 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 E398 DPN registered?

E398 DPN is a 1988 Saab 900 I, first registered on 25 February 1988.

Is E398 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E398 DPN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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