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E517 PEC

1987 Saab 9000

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

173,853 mi
Last recorded173,853 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Saab 9000127,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE517 PEC
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2006 173,853 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 173,832 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 173,780 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

bonnet struts defective

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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E517 PEC is a 1987 Saab 9000 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 127,483 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 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E517 PEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E517 PEC?

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What year was E517 PEC registered?

E517 PEC is a 1987 Saab 9000, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E517 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E517 PEC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E517 PEC have outstanding finance?

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