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D11 SAB

1987 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,139 mi
Last recorded56,139 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 SAB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 56,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 56,041 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,950 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 55,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Pipe is leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,934 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,734 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 54,705 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 53,739 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,713 miles

advise..n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,572 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 49,477 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 49,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 47,466 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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D11 SAB is a 1987 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D11 SAB, 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 D11 SAB registered?

D11 SAB is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 27 May 1987.

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