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E847 KPB

1988 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,615 mi
Last recorded83,615 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE847 KPB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 83,615 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 82,916 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,776 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 82,236 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,860 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 80,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 80,394 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 80,394 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 79,727 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

offside wiper slight split

Pass 12 May 2016 77,829 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 77,826 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 76,680 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 76,680 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 75,932 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 75,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E847 KPB is a 1988 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 E847 KPB, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E847 KPB registered?

E847 KPB is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E847 KPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E847 KPB shows 15 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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