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D12 WLS

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

346,833 mi
Last recorded346,833 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 WLS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 346,833 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust manifold cracked but not blowing

nearside front floor/jacking point very rusty and holed but outside prescribed areas

Pass 5 Mar 2009 326,589 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 326,589 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 310,560 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 295,666 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 295,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 279,610 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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D12 WLS is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D12 WLS, 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 D12 WLS registered?

D12 WLS is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is D12 WLS safe to buy?

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